D35.6
BillableBenign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia
Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Benign tumor of glomus jugulare
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any functional activity
Related Codes(8)
D35.0Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland
D35.1Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland
D35.2Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
D35.3Benign neoplasm of craniopharyngeal duct
D35.4Benign neoplasm of pineal gland
D35.5Benign neoplasm of carotid body
D35.7Benign neoplasm of other specified endocrine glands
D35.9Benign neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Neoplasm of para-aortic body
- Benign neoplasm of para-aortic body
- Benign neoplasm of paraganglion
- Benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare
- Benign tumor of glomus jugulare
- Benign neoplasm of aortic body
- Neoplasm of glomus jugulare
- Neoplasm of aortic body
- Benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia?
The ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia is D35.6. The full clinical description is "Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia". D35.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D35.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D35.6 represents “Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D35.6 a billable code?
Yes, D35.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D35.6 in?
D35.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D35.6?
D35.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: benign neoplasm of endocrine pancreas (D13.7); benign neoplasm of ovary (D27.-); benign neoplasm of testis (D29.2.-); and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with D35.6?
Yes, when using D35.6, also report: any functional activity.
What SNOMED CT codes does D35.6 map to?
D35.6 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 91979007, 92121009, 92266009, 92267000, 127029006, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D35.6?
D35.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0154045, C0347860. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D35.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia 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 D35.6?
D35.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2F37.Z (Benign neoplasm of endocrine glands, unspecified).
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