D37.09 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D37.09
Code
D37.09 (claims format: D3709)
Description
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity
Short description
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sites of the oral cavity
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
D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
Parent codes
D37 › D37.0

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-)

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

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)

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 D37.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D37.09?

D37.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity, in the block D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).

Is D37.09 a billable code?

Yes. D37.09 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D37.09 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.