D44.12 — Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left adrenal gland
Is D44.12 billable?
Yes — D44.12 is billable for FY2027. D44.12 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. D44.12 may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
D44.12 at a glance
| Code | D44.12 |
|---|---|
| Description | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left adrenal gland |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does D44.12 group to?
D44.12 sits in MDC 10 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 643Endocrine Disorders with MCCmedical
- 644Endocrine Disorders with CCmedical
- 645Endocrine Disorders without CC/MCCmedical
How is D44.12 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under D44, the nearest indexed parent of D44.12. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Adenoma › endocrine, multiple › two or more specified sites
- Adenoma › multiple endocrine › two or more specified sites
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from D37-D48
The conditions below can never be reported together with D44.12 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from D44
The conditions below can never be reported together with D44.12 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from D44.1
Report an additional code alongside D44.12 to fully describe the condition. D44.12 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any functional activity.
How long has D44.12 existed?
D44.12 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.