2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D10

ICD-10-CM D10.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D10.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 154 through 156. Coders also document this condition as benign neoplasm of ear, nose, and/or throat. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Benign neoplasms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D10.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
Short Description
Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
D10
Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx
This CodeD10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Benign neoplasm of ear, nose, and/or throat
  • Benign neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx
  • Benign neoplasm of pharynx
  • Benign neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO073
Benign neoplasms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
pharynx, pharyngealC14.0C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0
pharynx, pharyngeal › regionC14.0C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0
pharynx, pharyngeal › wall (lateral) (posterior)C14.0C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0
retropharyngealC14.0C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0
throatC14.0C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0
Waldeyer's ringC14.2C79.89D00.08D10.9D37.05D49.0

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert D10.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
210.9 Benign neo pharynx NOS
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About D10.9Overview

Is D10.9 (Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does D10.9 group to?

When benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 154, 155, 156, with relative weights from 0.6911 to 1.5635 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D10.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 210.9 (benign neo pharynx NOS). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.