Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs (D38) ICD-10-CM
The D38 code range covers neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Codes in the D38 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- D38 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organsNon-billable
- D38.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
- D38.1 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
- D38.2 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura
- D38.3 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum
- D38.4 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus
- D38.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
- D38.6 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of respiratory organ, unspecified
About the D38 Code Range
These codes describe growths of uncertain behavior in the middle ear, breathing organs, and organs inside the chest.
The subdivisions name the affected site. D38.0 names the larynx, or voice box. D38.1 groups the trachea, bronchus, and lung. Separate codes name the pleura (D38.2), mediastinum (D38.3), and thymus (D38.4). The remaining subdivisions name other respiratory organs (D38.5) or an unspecified respiratory organ (D38.6).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D38 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D38 range classify?
The range classifies neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
