D48.1

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

D48.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D48.11 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D48
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Includes

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
  • Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
  • 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 breast (D48.6-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.1?
D48.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D48.1 a billable code?
No — D48.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D48.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D48.1?
D48.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including D48.11, D48.19.
What is excluded from D48.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0); 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 breast (D48.6-).

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

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