2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D37.02

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue

ICD-10-CM Code:
D37.02
ICD-10 Code for:
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
      (D37-D48)
      • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
        (D37)

D37.02 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic frenulum ; Neoplasm, neoplastic frenulum linguae ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lingual NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, tongue] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic tongue ; Neoplasm, neoplastic tongue anterior (two-thirds) NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic tongue anterior (two-thirds) NEC dorsal surface ; Neoplasm, neoplastic tongue anterior (two-thirds) NEC ventral surface ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
  • Neoplasm of lingual tonsil
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anterior two-thirds of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of base of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of border of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of dorsal surface of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of junctional zone of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lingual tonsil
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oropharynx
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oropharynx
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ventral surface of tongue
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of Waldeyer's ring

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Ankyloglossia

    a severe congenital restriction of tongue movement, resulting from fusion or adherence of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. in partial ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) the lingual frenum is abnormally short, or is attached too close to the tip of the tongue. omim: 106280
  • Bluetongue

    a reovirus infection, chiefly of sheep, characterized by a swollen blue tongue, catarrhal inflammation of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and often by inflammation of sensitive laminae of the feet and coronet.
  • Body Piercing

    the perforation of an anatomical region for the wearing of jewelry.
  • Electronic Nose

    a device used to detect airborne odors, gases, flavors, volatile substances or vapors.
  • Fasciculation

    involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. fasciculations may be visualized as a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb. they may represent a benign condition or occur as a manifestation of motor neuron disease or peripheral nervous system diseases. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1294)
  • Glossitis, Benign Migratory

    an idiopathic disorder of the tongue characterized by the loss of filiform papillae leaving reddened areas of circinate macules bound by a white band. the lesions heal, then others erupt.
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional

    a system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the chinese culture.
  • Pentastomida

    a subclass of crustacea comprising the tongue worms which are obligatory parasites of reptiles, birds, and mammals including humans.
  • Tongue

    a muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. the tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.
  • Tongue Diseases

    diseases involving the tongue.
  • Tongue Habits

    acquired responses regularly manifested by tongue movement or positioning.
  • Tongue Neoplasms

    tumors or cancer of the tongue.
  • Tongue, Fissured

    the occurrence of of breaks or slits in the tissue of the dorsal surface of the tongue.
  • Tongue, Hairy

    a benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. the color of the elongated papillae varies from yellowish white to brown or black, depending upon staining by substances such as tobacco, food, or drugs. (dorland, 27th ed)

Convert D37.02 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 235.1 - Unc behav neo oral/phar
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »frenulum
C02.2C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »frenulum
    »linguae
C02.2C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lingual NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, tongue]
C02.9C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
C02.9C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »anterior (two-thirds) NEC
C02.3C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »anterior (two-thirds) NEC
      »dorsal surface
C02.0C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »anterior (two-thirds) NEC
      »ventral surface
C02.2C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »base (dorsal surface)
C01C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »border (lateral)
C02.1C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »dorsal surface NEC
C02.0C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »fixed part NEC
C01C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »foreamen cecum
C02.0C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »frenulum linguae
C02.2C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »junctional zone
C02.8C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »margin (lateral)
C02.1C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »midline NEC
C02.0C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »mobile part NEC
C02.3C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »posterior (third)
C01C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »root
C01C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »surface (dorsal)
C02.0C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »surface (dorsal)
      »base
C01C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »surface (dorsal)
      »ventral
C02.2C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »tip
C02.1C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tongue
    »tonsil
C02.4C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tonsil
    »lingual
C02.4C79.89D00.07D10.1D37.02D49.0

Patient Education


Tongue Disorders

Your tongue helps you taste, swallow, and chew. You also use it to speak. Your tongue is made up of many muscles. The upper surface contains your taste buds.

Problems with the tongue include:

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Changes in color or texture
  • Abnormal movement or difficulty moving the tongue
  • Taste problems

These problems can have many different causes. Treatment depends on the underlying problem.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.