Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D37.031 is the diagnosis code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the sublingual salivary glands. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where D37.031 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, D37.031 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
D37.031 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the sublingual salivary glands". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of D37.031 is D37.03 ("Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands"). D37.031 provides a more specific classification within this category.
D37.031 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 D37.031 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the sublingual salivary glands" 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 the sublingual salivary glands is D37.031.
Yes, D37.031 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
D37.031 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, D37.031 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.