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D42

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
D42.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meningesD42.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meningesD42.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

D37-D48 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
D37-D48Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)
D42Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meningesNot billable
D42.0Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meningesBillable
D42.1Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meningesBillable
D42.9Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to D42:

blockD37-D48
Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes (D37-D48)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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