D48.9
D48.9: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
D48.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check D48.9 with the rest of the claim: free scrubberRisk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
D48.9 is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies: 6 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A52479Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
- A56462Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
- A56505Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- A57452Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
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
- D48.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
- 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