Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D38 is the diagnosis code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. This code falls under the section "Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D38. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where D38 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D38 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D38 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D38 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.
D38 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D38.0, D38.1, D38.2, D38.3, D38.4 and more.
Use D38 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs" 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 middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs is D38.
No, D38 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D38 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for D38 include: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7).
Yes, D38 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.