D48.2
D48.2: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
D48.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check D48.2 with the rest of the claim: free scrubberExcludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves of orbit (D48.7)
Other codes that can never be billed with D48.2
Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
- D43Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of brain and central nervous system
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
D48.2 is named in 19 Medicare coverage policies: 19 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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- A52480Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
- A52986Billing and Coding: Biomarkers for Oncology
- A56462Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.
Other codes under D48
- D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage
- D48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
- D48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum
- D48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneum
- D48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
- D48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast
- D48.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
- D48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified