ICD-10-CM Code D44.3
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.D44.3 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Coding Notes for D44.3 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code to identify any functional activity.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Pituicytoma (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
- Possible requirement for causative disease code
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D44.3 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland'
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ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index References for 'D44.3 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pituitary gland'
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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 D44.3 and a single ICD9 code, 237.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: D44 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands