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

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code D37

Code: D37 (claims format: D37)
Description: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
Short description: Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of oral cavity and dgstv organs
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

Billable codes under D37

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

D37.0 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynxHeader (more codes below)
D37.1 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of stomachBillable
D37.2 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of small intestineBillable
D37.3 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of appendixBillable
D37.4 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colonBillable
D37.5 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectumBillable
D37.6 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of liver, gallbladder and bile ductsBillable
D37.8 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified digestive organsBillable
D37.9 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of digestive organ, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for D37

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D37?

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

Is D37 a billable code?

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

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.