D44.6 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D44.6
Code
D44.6 (claims format: D446)
Description
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body
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
D44

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

D44 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • multiple endocrine adenomatosis (E31.2-)
  • multiple endocrine neoplasia (E31.2-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine pancreas (D37.8)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary (D39.1-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of testis (D40.1-)
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thymus (D38.4)

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.

Index terms for D44.6

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in D44

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D44.6?

D44.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body, in the block D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).

Is D44.6 a billable code?

Yes. D44.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D44.6 belong to?

It belongs to category D44 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands.

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.