D48.6

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast

D48.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D48.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D48
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are breast diseases? Breast diseases include various conditions and changes in your breast. Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges of fluids that are not breast milk. Although many women fear cancer , most breast changes are benign, meaning they are not cancer. These breast changes are known as benign breast…

Read more about Breast Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast
  • Cystosarcoma phyllodes

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast (D48.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.6?
D48.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D48.6 a billable code?
No — D48.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D48.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D48.6?
D48.6 has 3 more specific child codes, including D48.60, D48.61, D48.62.
What is excluded from D48.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast (D48.5).

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

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