Question 1

Is D48 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D48 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D48 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D48 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code D48 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D48 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D48?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D48 is section:D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D48?

Accepted Answer

Code D48 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with D48 as they represent different diagnoses.

D482026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes9Additional information

Is D48 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D48 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D48 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D48?

What conditions are excluded from D48?