D16.6

Billable

Benign neoplasm of vertebral column

Benign neoplasm of vertebral column

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D16

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Related Codes(9)
D16.0

Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb

D16.1

Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

D16.2

Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb

D16.3

Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb

D16.4

Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face

BillableD16.5

Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

BillableD16.7

Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle

BillableD16.8

Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx

BillableD16.9

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2E83.2Benign osteogenic tumours of bone or articular cartilage of vertebral columnequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(68)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Osteoid osteoma of vertebra
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebra (disorder)
  • Neoplasm of thoracic vertebra
  • Benign neoplasm of dorsal vertebral column
  • Benign osteogenic neoplasm of bone of spine
  • Benign neoplasm of thoracic vertebral column
  • Osteoid osteoma of spine
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebral column (disorder)
  • Benign notochordal tumor
  • Benign neoplasm of lumbar vertebral column
  • Benign osteogenic neoplasm of bone of vertebral column
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebral column region
  • Benign neoplasm of thoracic vertebra
  • Benign neoplasm of cervical vertebra
  • Neoplasm of cervical vertebra
  • Benign osteogenic neoplasm of articular cartilage of spine
  • Benign neoplasm of cervical vertebral column
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebra
  • Benign neoplasm of lumbar vertebra
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebral column region (disorder)
  • Osteoid osteoma
  • Benign neoplasm of vertebral column, excluding sacrum and coccyx
  • Benign neoplasm of bone structure of spine
  • Mass of thoracic vertebrae
  • Benign neoplasm of bone structure of spine (disorder)
  • Neoplasm of lumbar vertebra
  • Benign osteogenic neoplasm of articular cartilage of vertebral column
  • Benign neoplasm of articular cartilage
  • Benign neoplasm of spine
  • Benign notochordal tumour
  • Enostosis of vertebra
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.

How does D16.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of vertebral column 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 D16.6?

D16.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E83.2 (Benign osteogenic tumours of bone or articular cartilage of vertebral column).

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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.