D21.12
BillableBen neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of left upr limb, inc shldr
Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of left upr limb, inc shldr?
The ICD-10-CM code for ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of left upr limb, inc shldr is D21.12. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder". D21.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D21.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D21.12 represents "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D21.12 a billable code?
Yes, D21.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D21.12 in?
D21.12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D21.12?
D21.12 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 SNOMED CT codes does D21.12 map to?
D21.12 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 350731000119105. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D21.12?
D21.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865449. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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