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ICD-10 Code D48.7: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D37-D48Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
category
D48Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
currentD48
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of eye
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves of orbit
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue (D48.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of eyelid (D48.5)
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilagecodeD48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissuecategoryD48.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systemcodeD48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneumcodeD48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneumcodeD48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skincodeD48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breastcategoryD48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilagebillableD48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissueD48.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systembillableD48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneumbillableD48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneumbillableD48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skinbillableD48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breastD48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 93325high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY COLOR FLOW VELOCITY MAPPING (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93320high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PULSED WAVE AND/OR CONTINUOUS WAVE WITH SPECTRAL DISPLAY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING); COMPLETE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93321high
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, PULSED WAVE AND/OR CONTINUOUS WAVE WITH SPECTRAL DISPLAY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING); FOLLOW-UP OR LIMITED STUDY (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODES FOR ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 76376high
3D RENDERING WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, ULTRASOUND, OR OTHER TOMOGRAPHIC MODALITY WITH IMAGE POSTPROCESSING UNDER CONCURRENT SUPERVISION; NOT REQUIRING IMAGE POSTPROCESSING ON AN INDEPENDENT WORKSTATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 76377high
3D RENDERING WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, ULTRASOUND, OR OTHER TOMOGRAPHIC MODALITY WITH IMAGE POSTPROCESSING UNDER CONCURRENT SUPERVISION; REQUIRING IMAGE POSTPROCESSING ON AN INDEPENDENT WORKSTATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 93318high
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, TRANSESOPHAGEAL (TEE) FOR MONITORING PURPOSES, INCLUDING PROBE PLACEMENT, REAL TIME 2-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE ACQUISITION AND INTERPRETATION LEADING TO ONGOING (CONTINUOUS) ASSESSMENT OF (DYNAMICALLY CHANGING) CARDIAC PUMPING FUNCTION AND TO THERAPEUTIC MEASURES ON AN IMMEDIATE TIME BASIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 715403006high
Adult heart neoplasm
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 314419002high
Bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 402913004high
Bowenoid papulosis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 716661006high
Childhood neoplasm of heart
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 314420008high
Chorioretinal neoplasm
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 418134006high
Conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D48.7
Common synonyms
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
Frequently asked questions
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