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.
Official description
D38Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D38 sits
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Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
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Section
Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)
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Category D38
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
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Code D38
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
Codes under D38
D38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynxD38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lungD38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleuraD38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinumD38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymusD38.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organsD38.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecifiedNotes 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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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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.