D37.1
BillableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of stomach
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A growth in the stomach with uncertain behavior, meaning it cannot be definitively classified as benign or malignant without further testing.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure endoscopy or pathology reports document uncertain behavior rather than a definitive benign or malignant diagnosis
- •This code requires clinical correlation; follow-up imaging or biopsy may be needed to clarify the lesion's nature
Code Hierarchy
└D37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs└D37.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of stomach
└D37.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of stomach