D21.2
Non-billableBenign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of lower limb, inc hip
Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip
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
D21Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding 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 cartilageD16
- •benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynxD14.1
- •benign neoplasm of cartilage of noseD14.0
- •benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breastD24
- •benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systemD36.1
- •benign neoplasm of peritoneumD20.1
- •benign neoplasm of retroperitoneumD20.0
- •benign neoplasm of uterine ligament, anyD28.2
- •benign neoplasm of vascular tissueD18
- •hemangiomaD18.0
- •lipomatous neoplasmD17
- •lymphangiomaD18.1
- •uterine leiomyomaD25
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
D21.0Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of head, face and neck
D21.1Benign neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of upper limb, inc shldr
D21.3Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of thorax
D21.4Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of abdomen
D21.5Benign neoplasm of connective and oth soft tissue of pelvis
D21.6Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of trunk, unsp
D21.9Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of lower limb, inc hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of lower limb, inc hip is D21.2. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip". D21.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code D21.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D21.2 represents “Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is D21.2 a billable code?
No, D21.2 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 D21.2.
What chapter is D21.2 in?
D21.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D21.2?
D21.2 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 D21.2?
D21.2 has 3 child codes, including: D21.20 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of unsp lower limb, inc hip), D21.21 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of right lower limb, inc hip), D21.22 (Ben neoplm of connctv/soft tiss of left lower limb, inc hip).
What are the UMLS CUIs for D21.2?
D21.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2865450. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D21.2 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 lower limb, inc hip 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 D21.2?
D21.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E8Z (Benign mesenchymal neoplasms, unspecified).
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