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Non-billableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
D38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D38.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is an ear disorder? An ear disorder is any condition that changes or harms the shape or structure of your ear. This can include abnormal ear shapes you're born with, injuries that change your ear's shape, and a growth on or in the ear. Your ear has three main parts, and each one plays a different role in helping you hear: Outer ear. The part you see and the ear canal. It catches sound and sends them to your…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7)
1 rare disease filed under this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D38?
- D38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is D38 a billable code?
- No — D38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D38.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from D38?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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