Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D37.01 is the diagnosis code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip. This code falls under the section "Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where D37.01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, D37.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D37.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D37.01 is D37.0 ("Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx"). D37.01 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D37.01 is located in Section D37-D48 — "Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use D37.01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip is D37.01.
Yes, D37.01 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
D37.01 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D37.01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.