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D16

Non-billable

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

D16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D16.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •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)
  • •benign neoplasm of connective tissue of nose (D14.0)
  • •benign neoplasm of synovia (D21.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D16?
D16 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D16 a billable code?
No — D16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D16.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D16?
D16 has 10 more specific child codes, including D16.0, D16.1, D16.2.
What is excluded from D16?
Excludes1 (not coded here): 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); benign neoplasm of connective tissue of nose (D14.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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