D38.5

Billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs

D38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D38
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory sinuses
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nasal cavities

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D38.5?
D38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D38.5 a billable code?
Yes — D38.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D38.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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