Diagnosis Code

D16 BENIGN NEOPLASM OF BONE AND ARTICULAR CARTILAGE


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: D16

Short Description: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Long Description: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

The code D16 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Neoplasms (C00–D49)
    • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
      • Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16)
        • D16 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code D16 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of ear (@D21.0*)
    • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (@D21.0*)
    • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of larynx (@D14.1*)
    • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of nose (@D14.0*)
    • benign neoplasm of synovia (@D21*.-)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
D16.0 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb
D16.00 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb
D16.01 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb
D16.02 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb
D16.1 Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb
D16.10 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb
D16.11 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb
D16.12 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
D16.2 Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
D16.20 Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb
D16.21 Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb
D16.22 Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb
D16.3 Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb
D16.30 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb
D16.31 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb
D16.32 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb
D16.4 Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face
D16.5 Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
D16.6 Benign neoplasm of vertebral column
D16.7 Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
D16.8 Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
D16.9 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified


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