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D38.2

D38.2: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

D38.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes1 inherited from the categories above D38.2

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on D38: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

D38.2 is named in 16 Medicare coverage policies: 16 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

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Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under D38

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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