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D48.116

Billable

Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic 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 leg, foot, hip, or pelvis area that can grow into muscles and surrounding tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the exact location: thigh, lower leg, foot, hip, or pelvis
  • •Document any impact on mobility or involvement of major blood vessels and nerves

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└D48.116Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic girdle
└D48.116Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic girdle

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