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6. D38.5

D38.5 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs

• Applicable to Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM D38.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of D38.5 - other international versions of ICD10 D38.5 may differ.
• D38.5 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory sinuses
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nasal cavities

Type 1 Excludes

• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5)
• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7)
• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5)

The following codes above D38.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to D38.5:

• Chapter: C00-D49 - Neoplasms
• Section: D37-D48 - Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
• Category: D38 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

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