Is ICD-10-CM code D15 billable?

No, D15 (Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code D15 belong to?

D15 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

D15Not billable, use a more specific code below

Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs

In Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36), chapter 2: Neoplasms

5 billable codes under D15: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue (D19.-)

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)

Read Section I.C.2 (page 32), 12 more topics

All codes under D15

D15 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

D15 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under D15 group to these 9 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 180 Respiratory Neoplasms with MCC (3 of 5 codes)
DRG 181 Respiratory Neoplasms with CC (3 of 5 codes)
DRG 182 Respiratory Neoplasms without CC/MCC (3 of 5 codes)
DRG 314 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC (1 of 5 codes)
DRG 315 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CC (1 of 5 codes)
DRG 316 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCC (1 of 5 codes)
DRG 814 Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with MCC (1 of 5 codes)
DRG 815 Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with CC (1 of 5 codes)
DRG 816 Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders without CC/MCC (1 of 5 codes)

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.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.