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    ICD-10-CM Code For Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group D02 includes noninvasive epithelial malignancies (carcinoma in situ) located in the middle ear and sites of the respiratory tract, such as nasal cavity, accessory sinuses, larynx, and trachea. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document early-stage, localized neoplastic changes confined to the epithelial layer, capturing anatomic site and extent without invasion. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM D02 group supports complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM D02: Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System Overview

    This group includes in situ neoplasms affecting the middle ear and various sites within the respiratory system, representing early-stage malignant changes confined to the epithelium. It targets otologic and respiratory mucosal sites where carcinoma has not invaded beyond the basement membrane. Accurate coding matters for proper clinical documentation and for claims processing because it differentiates in situ disease from invasive malignancy, which affects clinical management and billing.

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    Use a code from this group when documentation specifies carcinoma in situ of the middle ear or a defined respiratory tract site and there is no statement of invasion or metastasis. Do not use these codes when there is documentation of invasive carcinoma, invasion beyond the basement membrane, or metastatic disease.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    7 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    D02.0Carcinoma in situ of larynx
    D02.1Carcinoma in situ of trachea
    D02.20Carcinoma in situ of unspecified bronchus and lung
    D02.21Carcinoma in situ of right bronchus and lung
    D02.22Carcinoma in situ of left bronchus and lung
    D02.3Carcinoma in situ of other parts of respiratory system
    D02.4Carcinoma in situ of respiratory system, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    9 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
    012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
    013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
    146Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with MCC
    147Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with CC
    148Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy without CC/MCC
    180Respiratory Neoplasms with MCC
    181Respiratory Neoplasms with CC
    182Respiratory Neoplasms without CC/MCC

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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