2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D37.04Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D37-D48›D37
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
D37.04 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 146 through 148. Coders also document this condition as neoplasm of minor salivary gland. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neoplasms of unspecified nature or uncertain behavior.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Neoplasm of minor salivary gland
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of minor salivary gland
Tabular List NotesGuidance
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Inclusion Terms
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of lip
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of cheek
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of hard palate
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of submucosal salivary glands of soft palate
These 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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
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Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Convert D37.04 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D37.04Overview
Is D37.04 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does D37.04 group to?
When neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 146, 147, 148, with relative weights from 0.7971 to 2.1174 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D37.04?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands converts to ICD-9-CM 235.1 (unc behav neo oral/phar). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
