Question 1

Is D49 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D49 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 D49 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D49 represents Neoplasms of unspecified behavior. 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 D49 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D49 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 D49?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D49 is section:D49 (Neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from D49?

Accepted Answer

Code D49 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48). These conditions cannot be coded together with D49 as they represent different diagnoses.

D492026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes9Additional information

Includes4Included conditions

Is D49 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code D49 mean?

When was ICD-10 code D49 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D49?

What conditions are excluded from D49?