D37.01
Billable codeNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip
The ICD-10 code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip is D37.01.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- D37.02Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of tongue
- D37.03Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the major salivary glandsnon-billable header
- D37.04Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of the minor salivary glands
- D37.05Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pharynx
- D37.09Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites of the oral cavity
- D37.01Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 2351Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
D37.01 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
- DRG 012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
- DRG 013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
- DRG 146Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with MCC
- DRG 147Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with CC
- DRG 148Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy without CC/MCC