ICD-10 D48.0
Billable / SpecificNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage
About ICD-10-CM D48.0
ICD-10-CM code D48.0 represents Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D48). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D48.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D48.0. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid (D48.1-)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of synovia (D48.1-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D48.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D48.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D48.0.
3 Aetna
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D48.0
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Convert D48.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D48.0 | 2380 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D48.0
Other codes in section D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).
ICD-10 D48.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D48.0 billable? +
Yes, D48.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D48.0? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D48.0): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
What ICD-9 codes does D48.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D48.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2380. 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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