D37.5 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum
| ICD-10: | D37.5 |
| Short Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum |
| Long Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum |
| Status: | Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
D37.5 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic colon [See Also: Neoplasm, intestine, large] with rectum ; Neoplasm, neoplastic intestine, intestinal large colon and rectum ; Neoplasm, neoplastic junction pelvirectal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic junction rectosigmoid ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pelvirectal junction ; Neoplasm, neoplastic rectosigmoid (junction) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic rectum (ampulla) ; etc
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Carcinoid tumor of rectum
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colon
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectosigmoid junction
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectum
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sigmoid colon
- Neuroendocrine neoplasm of rectum
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to this diagnosis code:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectosigmoid junction
Convert to ICD-9 Code
| Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| D37.5 | 235.2 - Unc behav neo intestine | |
| 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 »colon [See Also: Neoplasm, intestine, large] »with rectum | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »intestine, intestinal »large »colon »and rectum | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »junction »pelvirectal | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »junction »rectosigmoid | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »pelvirectal junction | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »rectosigmoid (junction) | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »rectum (ampulla) | C20 | C78.5 | D01.2 | D12.8 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »rectum (ampulla) »and colon | C19 | C78.5 | D01.1 | D12.7 | D37.5 | D49.0 |
Patient Education
Rectal Disorders
The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer.
Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
