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ICD-10 Code D48.9: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified

D48.9 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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).

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, unspecified 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

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

Coverage-related procedures and services

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Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64416high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64415high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; BRACHIAL PLEXUS, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64448high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; FEMORAL NERVE, CONTINUOUS INFUSION BY CATHETER (INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT), INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64447high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; FEMORAL NERVE, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64454high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; GENICULAR NERVE BRANCHES, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D48.9

Common synonyms

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecifiedNeoplasm of uncertain behavior

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeD48.9
SystemICD10
Display nameNeoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
ChapterNeoplasms (C00-D49)
BlockNeoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

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