D21

Non-billable

Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue

D21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D21.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Includes

  • 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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • benign neoplasm of articular cartilage (D16.-)
  • benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (D14.1)
  • benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose (D14.0)
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (D24.-)
  • benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (D36.1-)
  • benign neoplasm of peritoneum (D20.1)
  • benign neoplasm of retroperitoneum (D20.0)
  • benign neoplasm of uterine ligament, any (D28.2)
  • benign neoplasm of vascular tissue (D18.-)
  • hemangioma (D18.0-)
  • lipomatous neoplasm (D17.-)
  • lymphangioma (D18.1)
  • uterine leiomyoma (D25.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D21?
D21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D21 a billable code?
No — D21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D21.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D21?
D21 has 8 more specific child codes, including D21.0, D21.1, D21.2.
What is excluded from D21?
Excludes1 (not coded here): benign neoplasm of articular cartilage (D16.-); benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (D14.1); benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose (D14.0); benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (D24.-).

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

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