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D48.117

Billable

Desmoid tumor of back

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

What This Code Means

A desmoid tumor located in the back or spine area that can affect the muscles, bones, or spinal cord.

Coding Tips

  • •Clarify whether the tumor is in the paraspinal muscles, vertebrae, or spinal canal
  • •Document any neurological symptoms or spinal cord compression

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└D48.117Desmoid tumor of back
└D48.117Desmoid tumor of back

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