2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D37-D48›D37

ICD-10-CM D37
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D37 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D37.01, D37.02, D37.030, and D37.031.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D37
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
Short Description
Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of oral cavity and dgstv organs
Chapter
D37-D48
Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD37-D48Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
CategoryD37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
This CodeD37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs

Specific Coding for Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of oral cavity and dgstv organsOverview

Non-specific codes like D37 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • D37.0 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

  • Use D37.01 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip

  • Use D37.02 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue

  • D37.03 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands

  • Use D37.04 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands

  • Use D37.05 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynx

  • Use D37.09 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity

  • Use D37.1 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of stomach

  • Use D37.2 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of small intestine

  • Use D37.3 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of appendix

  • Use D37.4 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colon

  • Use D37.5 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum

  • Use D37.6 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of liver, gallbladder and bile ducts

  • Use D37.8 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs

  • Use D37.9 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of digestive organ, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D37: its own notes plus those printed at block D37-D48 and Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

On D37 itself
  • stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-)
From Block D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes applies to 137 codes
  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes applies to 137 codes
  • Categories D37-D44, and D48 classify by site neoplasms of uncertain behavior, i.e., histologic confirmation whether the neoplasm is malignant or benign cannot be made.
From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • Functional activity
  • All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
  • Morphology [Histology]
  • Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
  • Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
  • A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
  • Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
  • Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name D37, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming D37: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • D49 Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
    neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)

Notes 1

These notes mention D37.

  • Block D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
    Categories D37-D44, and D48 classify by site neoplasms of uncertain behavior, i.e., histologic confirmation whether the neoplasm is malignant or benign cannot be made.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About D37Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs?

D37 is the ICD-10-CM category for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is D37 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs need a more specific code from this category, such as D37.01, D37.02, and D37.030.

Can D37 be reported with a code from D48.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on D37 lists "stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).