C38.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C38.8

Code: C38.8 (claims format: C388)
Description: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Short description: Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block: C30-C39 Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs
Parent codes: C38

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

C38 – Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura

Excludes1 (not coded here):

mesothelioma (C45.-)

Block C30-C39

Includes:

malignant neoplasm of middle ear

Excludes1 (not coded here):

mesothelioma (C45.-)

Related codes in C38

C38.0 – Malignant neoplasm of heartBillable
C38.1 – Malignant neoplasm of anterior mediastinumBillable
C38.2 – Malignant neoplasm of posterior mediastinumBillable
C38.3 – Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecifiedBillable
C38.4 – Malignant neoplasm of pleuraBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C38.8?

C38.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of heart, mediastinum and pleura, in the block C30-C39 (Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs).

Is C38.8 a billable code?

Yes. C38.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C38.8 belong to?

It belongs to category C38 – Malignant neoplasm of heart, mediastinum and pleura.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.