D48.1
Non-billableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
D48.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D48.11 for billing.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue. Over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. There are different types:…
Read more about Connective Tissue Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •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
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D48.1?
- D48.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is D48.1 a billable code?
- No — D48.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D48.11) for billing.
- What is excluded from D48.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): 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-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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