D21.0

Billable

Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of head, face and neck

Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck

Status

Billable / Specific

Chapter

2: Neoplasms

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D21

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of ear
Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid

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)

Related Codes(7)

D21.1

Benign neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of upper limb, inc shldr

D21.2

Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of lower limb, inc hip

D21.3

Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of thorax

Billable D21.4

Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of abdomen

Billable D21.5

Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of pelvis

Billable D21.6

Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of trunk, unsp

Billable D21.9

Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unsp

Billable

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2E8ZBenign mesenchymal neoplasms, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(104)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

Benign tumour of soft tissue of face
Benign neoplasm of canthus
Benign neoplasm of soft tissues of face
Nuchal fibroma
Mass in caruncle of eye
Neoplasm of muscle of neck
Apocrine hidrocystoma
Benign neoplasm of blood vessel of face
Neoplasm of blood vessel of neck
Benign neoplasm of lacrimal caruncle
Syringocystoma
Benign neoplasm of muscle of face
Benign tumor of soft tissue of neck
Caruncle of eye observation
Fibroma of scalp
Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of ear
Benign tumor of eyelid
Benign tumour of eyelid
Benign neoplasm of soft tissues of neck
Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid
Caruncle of eye finding
Lacrimal caruncle finding
Lump in caruncle of eye
Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of head and/or neck
Apocrine hidrocystoma of eyelid
Benign tumor of soft tissue of head
Benign tumour of soft tissue of head
Neoplasm of muscle of face
Neoplasm of blood vessel of face
Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of head and/or neck
Benign tumour of soft tissue of head, face and neck
Eccrine hidrocystoma
Sudoriferous cyst of eyelid
Benign tumour of soft tissue of neck
Benign neoplasm of eyelid
Eccrine cystadenoma
Mass of caruncle of eye
Subcutaneous mass of neck
Benign neoplasm of muscle of neck
Benign neoplasm of soft tissues of head
Benign neoplasm of blood vessel of head
Eccrine hidrocystoma of skin
Neoplasm of muscle of head
Benign neoplasm of sweat gland
Benign tumor of soft tissue of head, face and neck
Cervicofacial fibrochondroma
Benign neoplasm of blood vessel of neck
Benign tumor of soft tissue of face
Benign neoplasm of muscle of head
Benign neoplasm of ear
Benign neoplasm soft tissue of cervical spine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of head, face and neck?

The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of head, face and neck is D21.0. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck". D21.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code D21.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code D21.0 represents “Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neck”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D21.0 a billable code?

Yes, D21.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D21.0 in?

D21.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D21.0?

D21.0 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 11 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does D21.0 map to?

D21.0 maps to 31 SNOMED CT concepts: 1296969001, 423099001, 91997004, 92002004, 92007005, and 26 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D21.0?

D21.0 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2865445, C2865443, C2865444. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does D21.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of head, face and neck 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 D21.0?

D21.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E8Z (Benign mesenchymal neoplasms, unspecified).

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