ICD-10 code for carotid body paraganglioma

The ICD-10-CM code for carotid body paraganglioma is D44.6 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on D44.6.

Within D44 (neoplasm of uncertain behavior of endocrine glands), D44.6 is specifically for neoplasm of uncertain behavior of carotid body. Related codes cover thyroid gland (D44.0), adrenal gland (D44.1), parathyroid gland (D44.2), pituitary gland (D44.3), craniopharyngeal duct (D44.4), pineal gland (D44.5), aortic body and other paraganglia (D44.7) and unspecified endocrine gland (D44.9).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 054 (Nervous System Neoplasms with MCC, relative weight 1.5194) and DRG 055 (Nervous System Neoplasms without MCC, relative weight 1.0296), in MDC 01 (Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.