D48 ICD-10-CM Code: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D48Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D48 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 D48
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
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Code D48
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
Codes under D48
D48 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D48.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilageD48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissueD48.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systemD48.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneumD48.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneumD48.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skinD48.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breastD48.7Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sitesD48.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D48.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D48.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D48.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D48.
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 D48 mean?
D48 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites.”
Is D48 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D48 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 D48 located in ICD-10-CM?
D48 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48) (D37–D48), under category D48, Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites.
What coding notes are listed for D48?
No inclusion terms are listed for D48 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-). No Excludes2 note is listed.