ICD-10 D38.0
Billable / SpecificNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx
About ICD-10-CM D38.0
ICD-10-CM code D38.0 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of larynx. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D38). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D38.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D38.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion)
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D38.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold NOS (D37.05)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of marginal zone of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D38.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D38.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D38.0.
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D38.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 97130 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92608 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 97129 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92607 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 96110 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92524 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92508 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92597 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 92521 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
- 96105 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders CMS LCD
Convert D38.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| D38.0 | 2356 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D38.0
Other codes in section D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).
ICD-10 D38.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D38.0 billable? +
Yes, D38.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to D38.0? +
ICD-10 D38.0 includes: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect; Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion).
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D38.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D38.0): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold NOS (D37.05); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hypopharyngeal aspect of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of marginal zone of aryepiglottic fold (D37.05)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D38.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with D38.0 include: 97130, 92608, 97129, 92607, 96110.
What ICD-9 codes does D38.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D38.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2356. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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