D16.12
BillableBenign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Benign neoplasm of hand bones188943007
- Benign neoplasm of bone of bilateral hands15975821000119103
- Benign neoplasm of bone of both hands15975821000119103
- Benign neoplasm of bone of left hand1079231000119108
- Benign neoplasm of bone of right hand1079291000119107
- Benign neoplasm of short bone of left arm351261000119101
- Benign neoplasm of short bone of left upper extremity351261000119101
- Benign neoplasm of short bone of left upper limb351261000119101
- Neoplasm of bone of left hand460091000124107
- Neoplasm of bone of right hand460081000124109
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb is D16.12. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb". D16.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D16.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D16.12 represents "Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D16.12 a billable code?
Yes, D16.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D16.12 in?
D16.12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D16.12?
D16.12 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 SNOMED CT codes does D16.12 map to?
D16.12 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 15975821000119103, 1079231000119108, 1079291000119107, 188943007, 351261000119101, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D16.12?
D16.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865412. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.