2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D10.1

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

• Benign neoplasm of base of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of body of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of border of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of floor of mouth
• Benign neoplasm of inferior part of body of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of lateral part of body of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil
• Benign neoplasm of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of ventral surface of tongue
• Benign neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
• Benign tumor of frenum linguae
• Benign tumor of tip of tongue
• Benign tumor of tongue base - dorsal surface
• Fibroma of mouth
• Fibroma of tongue
• Granular cell myoblastoma of tongue
• Granular cell tumor
• Hamartoma of tongue
• Neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
• Neoplasm of lateral border of tongue
• Neoplasm of lingual tonsil
• Neoplasm of tip of tongue
• Papilloma of tongue
• Tumor of anterior two-thirds of tongue - lateral margin
• Tumor of anterior two-thirds of tongue - ventral surface
• Tumor of frenum linguae

Clinical Information

• Ankyloglossia

  a severe congenital restriction of tongue movement, resulting from fusion or adherence of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. in partial ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) the lingual frenum is abnormally short, or is attached too close to the tip of the tongue. omim: 106280

• Bluetongue

  a reovirus infection, chiefly of sheep, characterized by a swollen blue tongue, catarrhal inflammation of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and often by inflammation of sensitive laminae of the feet and coronet.

• Body Piercing

  the perforation of an anatomical region for the wearing of jewelry.

• Electronic Nose

  a device used to detect airborne odors, gases, flavors, volatile substances or vapors.

• Fasciculation

  involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. fasciculations may be visualized as a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb. they may represent a benign condition or occur as a manifestation of motor neuron disease or peripheral nervous system diseases. (adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1294)

• Glossitis, Benign Migratory

  an idiopathic disorder of the tongue characterized by the loss of filiform papillae leaving reddened areas of circinate macules bound by a white band. the lesions heal, then others erupt.

• Medicine, Chinese Traditional

  a system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the chinese culture.

• Pentastomida

  a subclass of crustacea comprising the tongue worms which are obligatory parasites of reptiles, birds, and mammals including humans.

• Tongue

  a muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. the tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.

• Tongue Diseases

  diseases involving the tongue.

• Tongue Habits

  acquired responses regularly manifested by tongue movement or positioning.

• Tongue Neoplasms

  tumors or cancer of the tongue.

• Tongue, Fissured

  the occurrence of of breaks or slits in the tissue of the dorsal surface of the tongue.

• Tongue, Hairy

  a benign condition of the tongue characterized by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae that give the dorsum of the tongue a furry appearance. the color of the elongated papillae varies from yellowish white to brown or black, depending upon staining by substances such as tobacco, food, or drugs. (dorland, 27th ed)

• Granular Cell Tumor

  unusual tumor affecting any site of the body, but most often encountered in the head and neck. considerable debate has surrounded the histogenesis of this neoplasm; however, it is considered to be a myoblastoma of, usually, a benign nature. it affects women more often than men. when it develops beneath the epidermis or mucous membrane, it can lead to proliferation of the squamous cells and mimic squamous cell carcinoma.

Convert D10.1 to ICD-9-CM

• ICD-9-CM Code: 210.1 - Benign neoplasm tongue

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Filter table of neoplasms:

Neoplasm, neoplastic	Malignant Primary	Malignant Secondary	CaInSitu	Benign	Uncertain Behavior	Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »frenulum	C02.2	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »frenulum     »linguae	C02.2	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »lingual NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, tongue]	C02.9	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue	C02.9	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »anterior (two-thirds) NEC	C02.3	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »anterior (two-thirds) NEC       »dorsal surface	C02.0	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »anterior (two-thirds) NEC       »ventral surface	C02.2	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »base (dorsal surface)	C01	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »border (lateral)	C02.1	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »dorsal surface NEC	C02.0	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »fixed part NEC	C01	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »foreamen cecum	C02.0	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »frenulum linguae	C02.2	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »junctional zone	C02.8	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »margin (lateral)	C02.1	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »midline NEC	C02.0	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »mobile part NEC	C02.3	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »posterior (third)	C01	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »root	C01	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »surface (dorsal)	C02.0	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »surface (dorsal)       »base	C01	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »surface (dorsal)       »ventral	C02.2	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »tip	C02.1	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tongue     »tonsil	C02.4	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »tonsil     »lingual	C02.4	C79.89	D00.07	D10.1	D37.02	D49.0

Patient Education

Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

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Tongue Disorders

Your tongue helps you taste, swallow, and chew. You also use it to speak. Your tongue is made up of many muscles. The upper surface contains your taste buds.

Problems with the tongue include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Changes in color or texture
• Abnormal movement or difficulty moving the tongue
• Taste problems

These problems can have many different causes. Treatment depends on the underlying problem.

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Code History

• FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
• FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
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• FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
• FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
• FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
• FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
• FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
• FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.