C38.3

Approximate Synonyms

• Cancer of the mediastinum

• Primary malignant neoplasm of mediastinum

Clinical Information

• A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm affecting the mediastinum. Representative examples of primary malignant mediastinal neoplasms include malignant germ cell tumors, malignant mesenchymal tumors, lymphomas, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. A representative example of metastatic malignant neoplasm to the mediastinum is the metastatic carcinoma to the mediastinum from another anatomic site.

Details

• C38.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C38.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C38.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 C38.3 may differ.