U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

D48

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

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

Classification

Where D48 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 D48

    Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

  4. 4

    Code D48

    Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

More specific choices

Codes under D48

D48 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

D48.0

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage

D48.1

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

D48.2

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

D48.3

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum

D48.4

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneum

D48.5

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

D48.6

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast

D48.7

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites

D48.9

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes 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.

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 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.

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