Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx
In Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36), chapter 2: Neoplasms
10 billable codes under D10: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Rules for coding benign and malignant neoplasms: using the Neoplasm Table, sequencing primary and secondary sites, treatment encounters, complications, and current cancer versus personal history.
- Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site (page 33)
- Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site (page 33)
- Coding and sequencing of complications (page 34)
- Primary malignancy previously excised (page 34)
- Admissions/Encounters involving antineoplastic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy (page 35)
- Admission/encounter to determine extent of malignancy (page 36)
- Symptoms, signs, and abnormal findings listed in Chapter 18 associated with neoplasms (page 36)
- Admission/encounter for pain control/management (page 36)
All codes under D10
D10 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- D10.0Benign neoplasm of lip
- D10.1Benign neoplasm of tongue
- D10.2Benign neoplasm of floor of mouth
- D10.3Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth
- D10.30Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of mouth
- D10.39Benign neoplasm of other parts of mouth
- D10.4Benign neoplasm of tonsil
- D10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx
- D10.6Benign neoplasm of nasopharynx
- D10.7Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx
- D10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
D10 MS-DRGs
This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Benign Tumors
Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.
Read more about benign tumors on MedlinePlusMouth Disorders
Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to: Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink, or even smile. Some common mouth problems include:
Read more about mouth disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.