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D48.5

Billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

D48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D48
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Includes

  • •Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin
  • •Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin
  • •Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin
  • •Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS (D37.8)
  • •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs (D39.8, D40.8)
  • •neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip (D37.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.5?
D48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D48.5 a billable code?
Yes — D48.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D48.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS (D37.8); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs (D39.8, D40.8); neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip (D37.0).

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

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