Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 238.8
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
  • Short description: Uncert behavior neo NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 238.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 238.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D48.7 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation
  • Chorioretinal tumor
  • Hemangioendothelioma of abdomen
  • Hemangiopericytoma of orbit
  • Infantile digital fibromatosis
  • Littoral cell angioma
  • Mucoepidermoid tumor of lacrimal gland
  • Mucoepidermoid tumor, lacrimal gland
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of axilla
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of back
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cheek
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of chest wall
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of choroid
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ciliary body
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of conjunctiva
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cornea
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocardium
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epicardium
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of eye
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of flank
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of foot
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of forearm
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hand
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of head
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of inguinal region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of intra-abdominal organs
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of intrathoracic organs
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of jaw
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lacrimal drainage structure
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lacrimal gland
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of leg
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lower limb
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lymph node
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of mediastinum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of myocardium
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of neck
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of orbit
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of orbit proper
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pelvis
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pericardium
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of phalanx of foot
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of presacral region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectovaginal septum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of rectovesical septum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retina
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sacrococcygeal region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sclera
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of shoulder
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of perineum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of supraclavicular region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the perineum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thigh
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trunk
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of upper arm
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of upper limb
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of uveal tract
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, conjunctiva
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, heart
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, mediastinum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior, orbit
  • Neoplasm uncertain behavior heart
  • Teratoma of orbit
  • Tumor of ear, nose and throat
  • Tumor, lacrimal gland, mucoepidermoid
238.8 Excludes
Applies To
  • Eye
  • Heart
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