D37.0 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code D37.0

Code: D37.0 (claims format: D370)
Description: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Short description: Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block: D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
Parent codes: D37

Billable codes under D37.0

D37.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

D37.01 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lipBillable
D37.02 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongueBillable
D37.03 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glandsHeader (more codes below)
D37.04 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glandsBillable
D37.05 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynxBillable
D37.09 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavityBillable

Notes for D37.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D38.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis NOS (D38.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lip (D48.5)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of suprahyoid portion of epiglottis (D38.0)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

D37 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs

Excludes1 (not coded here):

stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-)

Block D37-D48

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)

Notes:

Categories D37-D44, and D48 classify by site neoplasms of uncertain behavior, i.e., histologic confirmation whether the neoplasm is malignant or benign cannot be made.

Related codes in D37

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D37.0?

D37.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx, in the block D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).

Is D37.0 a billable code?

No. D37.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does D37.0 belong to?

It belongs to category D37 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs.

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.