U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

D38 ICD-10-CM Code: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

D38

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where D38 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)

  3. 3

    Category D38

    Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

  4. 4

    Code D38

    Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

More specific choices

Codes under D38

D38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

D38.0

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx

D38.1

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung

D38.2

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura

D38.3

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum

D38.4

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus

D38.5

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs

D38.6

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for D38.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D38.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D38.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for D38.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D38 mean?

D38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs.”

Is D38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. D38 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 D38 located in ICD-10-CM?

D38 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48) (D37–D48), under category D38, Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs.

What coding notes are listed for D38?

No inclusion terms are listed for D38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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