2021 ICD-10-CM Code D37.039
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands, unspecified
Valid for Submission
D37.039 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands, unspecified. The code D37.039 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code D37.039 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like neoplasm of salivary gland duct, neoplasm of uncertain behavior of major salivary gland or neoplasm of uncertain behavior of salivary gland duct.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms apply to this code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) or Neoplasm, neoplastic salivary gland or duct (major) pluriglandular .
Unspecified diagnosis codes like D37.039 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
| ICD-10: | D37.039 |
| Short Description: | Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of the major salivary gland, unsp |
| Long Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands, unspecified |
Code Classification
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Neoplasm of salivary gland duct
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of major salivary gland
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of salivary gland duct
Convert D37.039 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code D37.039 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 235.0 - Unc behav neo salivary (Approximate Flag)
Table of Neoplasms
The code D37.039 is included 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 »salivary gland or duct (major) | C08.9 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D11.9 | D37.039 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »salivary gland or duct (major) »pluriglandular | C08.9 | C79.89 | D00.00 | D11.9 | D37.039 | D49.0 |
Information for Patients
Salivary Gland Disorders
Your salivary glands are in your mouth. You have three pairs of major salivary glands and hundreds of small (minor) glands. They make saliva (spit) and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes your food moist, which helps you chew and swallow. It helps you digest your food. It also cleans your mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs.
Problems with salivary glands can cause them to become irritated and swollen. You may have symptoms such as
- A bad taste in your mouth
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Dry mouth
- Pain in your face or mouth
- Swelling of your face or neck
Causes of salivary gland problems include infections, obstruction, or cancer. Problems can also be due to other disorders, such as mumps or Sjogren's syndrome.
- Drooling (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Salivary duct stones (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Salivary gland infections (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Salivary gland tumors (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Sialogram (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)