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D41.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney

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FY 2026 Apr update / Neoplasms (C00-D49) / Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)

D41.02

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney

A growth in the left kidney that has uncertain malignant behavior and needs additional investigation to determine its classification.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

N/A

Not mapped

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

N/A

Not mapped

Code Book Path

Official
D41Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of urinary organs
D41.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of kidney
D41.02Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney

Inclusion Terms

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for D41.02 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for D41.02 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
D41.00Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified kidney
D41.01Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right kidney

Includes

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for D41.02 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

Official
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of renal pelvis (D41.1-)

Code First

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for D41.02 in this effective period.

Use Additional

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for D41.02 in this effective period.

Code Also

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for D41.02 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Ensure left kidney laterality is clearly documented before assigning this code
Do not use this code if the kidney side is unspecified; use D41.00 instead

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is D41.02 an HCC code?

No. D41.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

Code
D41.02
Description
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

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

What This Code Means

D41.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left kidney. A growth in the left kidney that has uncertain malignant behavior and needs additional investigation to determine its classification. D41.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for neoplasms (c00-d49), within the section covering neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (d37-d48).

D41.02 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Ensure left kidney laterality is clearly documented before assigning this code.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for D41.02 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Ensure left kidney laterality is clearly documented before assigning this code
  • Do not use this code if the kidney side is unspecified; use D41.00 instead

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

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