D48.19 Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from D48 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites

Excludes1 (never code together)

• neurofibromatosis (nonmalignant) (Q85.0-)

Applies from D48.1 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

Applicable to

• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of ear
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid
• Stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system

Excludes1 (never code together)

• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of articular cartilage (D48.0)
• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of larynx (D38.0)
• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of nose (D38.5)
• neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of breast (D48.6-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 564-566 in MDC 08.

Code annotations containing back-references to D48.19

Back-references to D48.1

• Type 1 Excludes: D37 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oral cavity and digestive organs ("stromal tumors of uncertain behavior of digestive system (D48.1-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: D48.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage ("neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cartilage of ear (D48.1-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: D48.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage ("neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue of eyelid (D48.1-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: D48.0 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bone and articular cartilage ("neoplasm of uncertain behavior of synovia (D48.1-)")
• Type 1 Excludes: D48.7 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other specified sites ("neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective tissue (D48.1-)")
• Code First: M63 Disorders of muscle in diseases classified elsewhere ("neoplasm (C49.-, C79.89, D21.-, D48.1-)")

Back-references to D48

• Type 1 Excludes: D49 Neoplasms of unspecified behavior ("neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)")

Diagnosis Index entries for D48.19

• Myofibromatosis
• Tumor › stromal › gastric
• Tumor › stromal › gastric › uncertain behavior
• Tumor › stromal › gastrointestinal › uncertain behavior
• Tumor › stromal › intestine › uncertain behavior
• Tumor › stromal › stomach › uncertain behavior

Nearby codes

• D48.115 Desmoid tumor of upper extremity and shoulder girdle
• D48.116 Desmoid tumor of lower extremity and pelvic girdle
• D48.117 Desmoid tumor of back
• D48.118 Desmoid tumor of other site
• D48.119 Desmoid tumor of unspecified site
• D48.19 Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue (this code)
• D48.2 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
• D48.3 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retroperitoneum
• D48.4 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of peritoneum
• D48.5 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
• D48.6 Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of breast