ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D44.7 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia (original) (raw)

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia

ICD-10-CM Code:

D44.7

ICD-10 Code for:

Neoplasm of uncrt behav of aortic body and oth paraganglia

Is Billable?

Yes - Valid for Submission

Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]

Not chronic

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D44.7 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of aortic body and other paraganglia. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic aortic body ; Neoplasm, neoplastic glomus jugularis ; Neoplasm, neoplastic organ of Zuckerkandl ; Neoplasm, neoplastic para-aortic body ; Neoplasm, neoplastic paraganglion NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic Zuckerkandl organ ; etc

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  3. Clinical Classification
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The following list of clinical terms are approximate synonyms, alternative descriptions, or common phrases that might be used by patients, healthcare providers, or medical coders to describe the same condition. These synonyms and related diagnosis terms are often used when searching for an ICD-10 code, especially when the exact medical terminology is unclear. Whether you're looking for lay terms, similar diagnosis names, or common language alternatives, this list can help guide you to the correct ICD-10 classification.

Clinical Classifications group individual ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into broader, clinically meaningful categories. These categories help simplify complex data by organizing related conditions under common clinical themes.

They are especially useful for data analysis, reporting, and clinical decision-making. Even when diagnosis codes differ, similar conditions can be grouped together based on their clinical relevance. Each category is assigned a unique CCSR code that represents a specific clinical concept, often tied to a body system or medical specialty.

CCSR Code: NEO072

Inpatient Default: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Outpatient Default: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

a rare paraganglioma involving the glomus tympanicum, a collection of chemoreceptor tissue adjacent to the tympanic cavity. it can cause tinnitus and conductive hearing loss (hearing loss, conductive).

benign paraganglioma at the bifurcation of the common carotid arteries. it can encroach on the parapharyngeal space and produce dysphagia, pain, and cranial nerve palsies.

a paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. it may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. it is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. it regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly achieved. (from dorland, 27th ed; stedman, 25th ed; devita jr et al., cancer: principles & practice of oncology, 3d ed, pp1603-4)

a neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). it is more common in women than in men. (stedman, 25th ed; from segen, dictionary of modern medicine, 1992)

a relatively rare, usually benign neoplasm originating in the chemoreceptor tissue of the carotid body; glomus jugulare; glomus tympanicum; aortic bodies; and the female genital tract. it consists histologically of rounded or ovoid hyperchromatic cells that tend to be grouped in an alveolus-like pattern within a scant to moderate amount of fibrous stroma and a few large thin-walled vascular channels. (from stedman, 27th ed)

the two principal arteries supplying the structures of the head and neck. they ascend in the neck, one on each side, and at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage, each divides into two branches, the external (carotid artery, external) and internal (carotid artery, internal) carotid arteries.

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

Below are the ICD-9 codes that most closely match this ICD-10 code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-CM: 237.3

Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means this ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option, but it may not fully capture the original diagnosis or clinical intent.

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Filter table of neoplasms:

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant Primary Malignant Secondary CaInSitu Benign Uncertain Behavior Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »aortic body C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »glomus »jugularis C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »organ of Zuckerkandl C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »para-aortic body C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »paraganglion NEC C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »Zuckerkandl organ C75.5 C79.89 D35.6 D44.7 D49.7

Endocrine Diseases

Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe. These include:

If your hormone levels are too high or too low, you may have a hormone disorder. Hormone diseases also occur if your body does not respond to hormones the way it is supposed to. Stress, infection and changes in your blood's fluid and electrolyte balance can also influence hormone levels.

In the United States, the most common endocrine disease is diabetes. There are many others. They are usually treated by controlling how much hormone your body makes. Hormone supplements can help if the problem is too little of a hormone.

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