D48.11 – Desmoid tumor

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code D48.11

Code: D48.11 (claims format: D4811)
Description: Desmoid tumor
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: D48 › D48.1

Billable codes under D48.11

D48.11 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

D48.110 – Desmoid tumor of head and neckBillable
D48.111 – Desmoid tumor of chest wallBillable
D48.112 – Desmoid tumor, intrathoracicBillable
D48.113 – Desmoid tumor of abdominal wallBillable
D48.114 – Desmoid tumor, intraabdominalBillable
D48.115 – Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdleBillable
D48.116 – Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic girdleBillable
D48.117 – Desmoid tumor of backBillable
D48.118 – Desmoid tumor of other siteBillable
D48.119 – Desmoid tumor of unspecified siteBillable

Notes for D48.11

Applicable to:

Aggressive fibromatosis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

D48 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)

D48.1 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

Applicable to:

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-)

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 D48.11

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

Fibromatosis, aggressive

Related codes in D48.1

D48.19 – Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissueBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D48.11?

D48.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for desmoid tumor, in the block D37-D48 (Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes).

Is D48.11 a billable code?

No. D48.11 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does D48.11 belong to?

It belongs to category D48 – Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites.

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.