D38Header code — not billable
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs
Short description: Neoplm of uncrt behav of mid ear & resp and intrathorac org
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- D38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category D38
D38.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynxYesD38.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lungYesD38.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleuraYesD38.3Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinumYesD38.4Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymusYesD38.5Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organsYesD38.6Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code D38?
D38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs.
Is D38 a billable code?
No. D38 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is D38 in?
D38 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did D38 become effective?
D38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to D38?
D38 belongs to category D38, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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