C38

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura

C38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C38.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • mesothelioma (C45.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C38?
C38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C38 a billable code?
No — C38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C38.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C38?
C38 has 6 more specific child codes, including C38.0, C38.1, C38.2.
What is excluded from C38?
Excludes1 (not coded here): mesothelioma (C45.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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