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D48.110

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Desmoid tumor of head and neck

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

What This Code Means

A desmoid tumor is a rare, aggressive fibrous growth that develops in the head and neck region and can grow into surrounding tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Desmoid tumors are fibromatosis tumors with uncertain malignant potential; ensure pathology confirms this diagnosis
  • •Specify the exact anatomical location within the head and neck region in documentation

Code Hierarchy

└D48Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites└D48.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue└D48.11Desmoid tumor└D48.110Desmoid tumor of head and neck
└D48.110Desmoid tumor of head and neck

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