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ICD-10-CM category

D16: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

44 subcodes · 36 billable · Look up any code with the ICD-10 search

Codes under D16 (Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.

CodeDescriptionBillable
D16.0 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb —
D16.0 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb —
D16.00 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb ✓
D16.00 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb ✓
D16.01 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb ✓
D16.01 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb ✓
D16.1 Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb —
D16.1 Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb —
D16.02 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb ✓
D16.02 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb ✓
D16.2 Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb —
D16.2 Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb —
D16.3 Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb —
D16.3 Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb —
D16.4 Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face ✓
D16.4 Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face ✓
D16.5 Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone ✓
D16.5 Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone ✓
D16.6 Benign neoplasm of vertebral column ✓
D16.6 Benign neoplasm of vertebral column ✓
D16.7 Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle ✓
D16.7 Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle ✓
D16.8 Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx ✓
D16.8 Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx ✓
D16.9 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified ✓
D16.9 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified ✓
D16.10 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb ✓
D16.10 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb ✓
D16.11 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb ✓
D16.11 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb ✓
D16.12 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb ✓
D16.12 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb ✓
D16.20 Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb ✓
D16.20 Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb ✓
D16.21 Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb ✓
D16.21 Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb ✓
D16.22 Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb ✓
D16.22 Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb ✓
D16.30 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb ✓
D16.30 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb ✓
D16.31 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb ✓
D16.31 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb ✓
D16.32 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb ✓
D16.32 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code D16?

D16 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. It contains 44 more specific diagnosis codes, 36 of which are billable.

Is D16 a billable code?

No — D16 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example D16.0 — Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb). 36 of the 44 codes under D16 are billable.

What codes fall under D16?

D16 includes D16.0, D16.0, D16.00, D16.00, D16.01, plus 39 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.

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Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.

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