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D16.1

Non-billable

Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D16

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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.-)

Child Codes (3)

D16.10

Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb

BillableD16.11

Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb

BillableD16.12

Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D16.1?

ICD-10-CM code D16.1 represents "Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D16.1 a billable code?

No, D16.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D16.1.

What chapter is D16.1 in?

D16.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D16.1?

D16.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: 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); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under D16.1?

D16.1 has 3 child codes, including: D16.10 (Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb), D16.11 (Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb), D16.12 (Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D16.1?

D16.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153964. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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