D38.6
D38.6: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
D38.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check D38.6 with the rest of the claim: free scrubberRisk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
D38.6 is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies: 6 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
- D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
- D38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
- D38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura
- D38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum
- D38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus
- D38.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs