D49
Neoplasms of unspecified behavior
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- 'growth' NOS
- neoplasm NOS
- new growth NOS
- tumor NOS
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with D49
- 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.
Specific Codes (10)
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of respiratory system
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of breast
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other genitourinary organs
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of endocrine glands and other parts of nervous system
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified site


