D48.0
BillableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage
D48.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-)
- •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 eyelid (D48.1-)
- •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of synovia (D48.1-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D48.0?
- D48.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is D48.0 a billable code?
- Yes — D48.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from D48.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-); 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 eyelid (D48.1-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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