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D49.511

D49.511: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright

D49.511 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of right kidney. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes2 inherited from the categories above D49.511

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on D49: Neoplasms of unspecified behavior

  • neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)

Risk adjustment

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

Medicare coverage

D49.511 is named in 23 Medicare coverage policies: 23 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 D49.51

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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