D48.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
D48.1 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 11 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
D48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under D48.1
D48.1 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
D48.11 · Desmoid tumor
D48.110Desmoid tumor of head and neckD48.111Desmoid tumor of chest wallD48.112Desmoid tumor, intrathoracicD48.113Desmoid tumor of abdominal wallD48.114Desmoid tumor, intraabdominalD48.115Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdleD48.116Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic girdleD48.117Desmoid tumor of backD48.118Desmoid tumor of other siteD48.119Desmoid tumor of unspecified siteWhere D48.1 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 D48.1
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
- Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D48.1.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D48.1.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D48.1.
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 D48.1 mean?
D48.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue.”
Is D48.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. D48.1 has 11 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is D48.1 located in ICD-10-CM?
D48.1 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 D48.1?
Its listed inclusion terms are Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear; Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid; Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-). No Excludes2 note is listed.