ICD-10-CM Code D37.8
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.D37.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Coding Notes for D37.8 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal canal
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal sphincter
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of esophagus
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of intestine NOS
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pancreas
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin - instead, use code D48.5
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin - instead, use code D48.5
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin - instead, use code D48.5
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #374-376 - Digestive malignancy with MCC.
- DRG Group #374-376 - Digestive malignancy with CC.
- DRG Group #374-376 - Digestive malignancy without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Hyperinsulinemia due to insulinoma (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thoracic esophagus (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cervical esophagus (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of upper third of esophagus (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle third of esophagus (disorder)
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tail of pancreas (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D37.8 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D37.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index References for 'D37.8 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs'
The ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D37.8. Click on any term below to browse the neoplasms index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code D37.8 and a single ICD9 code, 235.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: D37 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs