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D16

Non-billable

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

D16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D16.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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. Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them.…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D16?
D16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D16 a billable code?
No — D16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D16.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D16?
D16 has 10 more specific child codes, including D16.0, D16.1, D16.2.
What is excluded from D16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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).

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

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