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D48.115

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Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdle

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

What This Code Means

A desmoid tumor in the upper arm, forearm, hand, or shoulder area that can affect muscles and surrounding tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which part of the upper extremity is affected (arm, forearm, hand) and which shoulder structure if applicable
  • •Document whether the tumor affects function or nerve/blood vessel involvement

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└D48.115Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdle
└D48.115Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdle

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