D16.6

Billable

Benign neoplasm of vertebral column

Benign neoplasm of vertebral column

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D16

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.-)
  • benign neoplasm of sacrum and coccyx (D16.8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of vertebral column?

The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of vertebral column is D16.6. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of vertebral column". D16.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code D16.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code D16.6 represents "Benign neoplasm of vertebral column". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D16.6 a billable code?

Yes, D16.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D16.6 in?

D16.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D16.6?

D16.6 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 3 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does D16.6 map to?

D16.6 maps to 22 SNOMED CT concepts: 128463003, 255178004, 188925008, 92055005, 92079007, and 17 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D16.6?

D16.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0347311. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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