C38
Non-billableMalignant 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 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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