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D10.4

Billable

Benign neoplasm of tonsil

D10.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of tonsil. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • •Benign neoplasm of tonsil (faucial) (palatine)

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil (D10.1)
  • •benign neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (D10.6)
  • •benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (D10.5)
  • •benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars (D10.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D10.4?
D10.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Benign neoplasm of tonsil". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D10.4 a billable code?
Yes — D10.4 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D10.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil (D10.1); benign neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (D10.6); benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (D10.5); benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars (D10.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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