C38 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C38Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C38 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39)
- 3
Category C38
Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
- 4
Code C38
Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Codes under C38
C38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- mesothelioma (C45.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C38.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C38 mean?
C38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura.”
Is C38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C38 located in ICD-10-CM?
C38 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs (C30-C39) (C30–C39), under category C38, Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura.
What coding notes are listed for C38?
No inclusion terms are listed for C38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: mesothelioma (C45.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.