D16.1
Non-billableBenign 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
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
D10-D36
Parent Code
D16Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
D16.0Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb
D16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
D16.3Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb
D16.4Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face
D16.5Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
D16.6Benign neoplasm of vertebral column
D16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
D16.8Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
D16.9Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb is D16.1. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb". D16.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D16.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D16.1 represents “Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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.
How does D16.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of D16.1?
D16.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E83.5 (Benign osteogenic tumours of bone or articular cartilage of limbs).
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