D21.1
Non-billableBenign neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of upper limb, inc shldr
Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- benign neoplasm of blood vessel
- benign neoplasm of bursa
- benign neoplasm of cartilage
- benign neoplasm of fascia
- benign neoplasm of fat
- benign neoplasm of ligament, except uterine
- benign neoplasm of lymphatic channel
- benign neoplasm of muscle
- benign neoplasm of synovia
- benign neoplasm of tendon (sheath)
- benign stromal tumors
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- benign neoplasm of articular cartilage (D16.-)
- benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (D14.1)
- benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose (D14.0)
- benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (D24.-)
- benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (D36.1-)
- benign neoplasm of peritoneum (D20.1)
- benign neoplasm of retroperitoneum (D20.0)
- benign neoplasm of uterine ligament, any (D28.2)
- benign neoplasm of vascular tissue (D18.-)
- hemangioma (D18.0-)
- lipomatous neoplasm (D17.-)
- lymphangioma (D18.1)
- uterine leiomyoma (D25.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code D21.1?
ICD-10-CM code D21.1 represents "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D21.1 a billable code?
No, D21.1 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 D21.1.
What chapter is D21.1 in?
D21.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D21.1?
D21.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign neoplasm of articular cartilage (D16.-); benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (D14.1); benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose (D14.0); and 10 more.
What are the subcategories under D21.1?
D21.1 has 3 child codes, including: D21.10 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of unsp upr limb, inc shldr), D21.11 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of r upper limb, inc shldr), D21.12 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of left upr limb, inc shldr).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D21.1?
D21.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865446. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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