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D37.8

Billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A growth in other parts of the digestive system (not liver, gallbladder, or bile ducts) that cannot yet be classified as cancer or benign. The specific organ involved should be documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for digestive organs not covered by D37.0-D37.6; always specify the organ site in documentation
  • •Review pathology reports carefully to confirm the uncertain behavior designation before coding

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin (D48.5)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin (D48.5)

Code Hierarchy

└D37Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs└D37.8Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs
└D37.8Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organs

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