C38.2Billable
Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C38
C38Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleuraC38.0Malignant neoplasm of heartYesC38.1Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinumYesC38.3Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecifiedYesC38.4Malignant neoplasm of pleuraYesC38.8Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleuraYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C38.2?
C38.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinum.
Is C38.2 a billable code?
Yes. C38.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C38.2 in?
C38.2 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C38.2 become effective?
C38.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C38.2?
C38.2 belongs to category C38, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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