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D44.2

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid gland

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

What This Code Means

A tumor of the parathyroid glands (small glands in the neck that regulate calcium) with uncertain behavior requiring further evaluation.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether single or multiple parathyroid glands are involved if specified
  • •Ensure pathology confirms uncertain behavior rather than benign adenoma (D35.1)

Code Hierarchy

└D44Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands└D44.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid gland
└D44.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of parathyroid gland

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