D37.0 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for D37.0 ICD 10 code:
Neoplasm of uncrt behavior of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Type 1 excludes for D37.0 ICD 10 code
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aryepiglottic fold or interarytenoid fold, laryngeal aspect (D38.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of epiglottis NOS (D38.0)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lip (D48.5)
- neoplasm of uncertain behavior of suprahyoid portion of epiglottis (D38.0)
Codes
- D37.01 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip
- D37.02 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue
- D37.03 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands
- D37.030 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the parotid salivary glands
- D37.031 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the sublingual salivary glands
- D37.032 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the submandibular salivary glands
- D37.039 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glands, unspecified
- D37.04 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
- D37.05 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynx
- D37.09 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to D37.0 ICD10 Code:
- C00-D49 Neoplasms
- D37-D48 Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
- D37 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
D37.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about D37.0 ICD 10 code
Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to:
- Take in food and drink
- Breathe in air
- Start digestion, with your teeth chewing the food you eat and your salivary glands releasing saliva to help break down the food
- Speak and sing
- Show emotion, by smiling or pouting
Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common mouth problems include:
- Cold sores - painful sores on the lips and around the mouth, caused by a virus
- Canker sores - painful sores in the mouth, caused by bacteria or viruses
- Thrush - a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth
- Leukoplakia - white patches of excess cell growth on the cheeks, gums or tongue, common in smokers
- Dry mouth - a lack of enough saliva, caused by some medicines and certain diseases
- Gum or tooth problems
- Bad breath
Treatment for mouth disorders varies, depending on the problem. If a mouth problem is caused by some other disease, treating that disease can help. It is also important to keep your mouth clean and healthy by brushing, flossing, and not using tobacco.
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