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ICD-10-CM Code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs D38.5

ICD-10 code D38.5 for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Neoplasms .

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other respiratory organs
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory sinuses
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of middle ear
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nasal cavities
Excludes1: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear (external) (skin) (D48.5)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose NOS (D48.7)
neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose (D48.5)

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Excludes1: neoplasm of uncertain behavior of heart (D48.7)

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