D49 Neoplasms of unspecified behavior

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasms of unspecified behavior is D49 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
D49: Neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49)
Category D49
18 codes (14 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Includes
  • 'growth' NOS
  • neoplasm NOS
  • new growth NOS
  • tumor NOS
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)

Notes

  • Category D49 classifies by site neoplasms of unspecified morphology and behavior. The term 'mass', unless otherwise stated, is not to be regarded as a neoplastic growth.

Official Coding Guidelines

Chapter 2 TOC entry

2. Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) .......................................................................................... 32

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2
Chapter 2 contains codes for most benign and all malignant neoplasms

2. Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) General Guidelines Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM contains the codes for most benign and all malignant neoplasms. Certain benign neoplasms, such as prostatic adenomas, may be found in the

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.2.a

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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