ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 D44.0

Billable / Specific

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland

D44
Block
0
Synonyms
456
LCDs
18
Payer Policies
1
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM D44.0

ICD-10-CM code D44.0 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D44.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for D44.0

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D44.0 as a covered diagnosis.

456 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 456 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Risk Stratification of Thyroid Nodules
Article ID: 59509, Effective: 2026-02-05 00:00:00, 10 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Testing for Risk Stratification of Thyroid Nodules
Article ID: 59509, Effective: 2026-02-05 00:00:00, 10 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81546 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64420 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 20561 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64415 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64447 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64448 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64416 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64405 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Article ID: 57452, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1570 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 64454 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D44.0.

18 policies

1 Cigna

Head and Neck Ultrasound - (0549)
Policy ID: MM_0549

5 Medicare

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Biomarkers for Oncology
Policy ID: ART-52986
Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)
Policy ID: ART-56462
Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
Policy ID: ART-56580
Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D44.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

1 linkages
  • 76942 Ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy — thyroid nodule, multinodular goiter, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, thyroid neoplasm, lymphadenopathy, abnormal thyroid function Endocrinology

Convert D44.0 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
D44.0 2374 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 D44.0, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code D44.0 billable? +

Yes, D44.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with D44.0? +

Procedures frequently paired with D44.0 include: 76942.

What ICD-9 codes does D44.0 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, D44.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2374. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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