D16.3
Non-billableBenign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb
D16.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D16.30 for billing.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHTumors 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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