All ICD10 Codes

D16

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Use a more specific code (6 billable, 4 non-billable)
D16.0Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbhas subcodesD16.1Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limbhas subcodesD16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limbhas subcodesD16.3Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limbhas subcodesD16.4Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and faceD16.5Benign neoplasm of lower jaw boneD16.6Benign neoplasm of vertebral columnD16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicleD16.8Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyxD16.9Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • 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.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilageNot billable
D16.0Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbSubcodes
D16.1Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limbSubcodes
D16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limbSubcodes
D16.3Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limbSubcodes
D16.4Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and faceBillable
D16.5Benign neoplasm of lower jaw boneBillable
D16.6Benign neoplasm of vertebral columnBillable
D16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicleBillable
D16.8Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyxBillable
D16.9Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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