D39.1
Header — not billableNeoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary
The ICD-10 code for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovary is D39.1.
D39.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify any functional activity.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- D39.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of uterus
- D39.2Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of placenta
- D39.8Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified female genital organs
- D39.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of female genital organ, unspecified
- D39.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ovarynon-billable header