2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D13.0
Benign neoplasm of esophagus
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- D13.0
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Not chronic
- Code Navigator:
D13.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of esophagus. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus abdominal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus cervical ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus distal (third) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus lower (third) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus middle (third) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic esophagus proximal (third) ; etc
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Benign epithelial neoplasm of esophagus
- Benign esophageal polyp
- Benign mesenchymoma of esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of abdominal esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of cervical esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus, stomach and/or duodenum
- Benign neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of thoracic esophagus
- Benign neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
- Gastroduodenal disorder
- Granular cell neoplasm of esophagus
- Granular cell tumor
- Leiomyoma of esophagus
- Low grade glandular intraepithelial neoplasia of esophagus
- Neoplasm of cervical esophagus
- Polyp of esophagus
- Squamous cell papilloma of esophagus
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Benign neoplasms
- CCSR Category Code: NEO073
- Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
- Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Clinical Information
Barrett Esophagus
a condition with damage to the lining of the lower esophagus resulting from chronic acid reflux (esophagitis, reflux). through the process of metaplasia, the squamous cells are replaced by a columnar epithelium with cells resembling those of the intestine or the salmon-pink mucosa of the stomach. barrett's columnar epithelium is a marker for severe reflux and precursor to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.Esophageal Motility Disorders
disorders affecting the motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter; lower esophageal sphincter; the esophagus body, or a combination of these parts. the failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in gastric reflux of food and acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). other disorders include hypermotility (spastic disorders) and markedly increased amplitude in contraction (nutcracker esophagus).Esophageal Mucosa
circular innermost layer of the esophagus wall that mediates esophageal peristalsis which pushes ingested food bolus toward the stomach.Esophageal Neoplasms
tumors or cancer of the esophagus.Esophagus
the muscular membranous segment between the pharynx and the stomach in the upper gastrointestinal tract.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 D13.0 to ICD-9-CM
- ICD-9-CM Code: 211.0 - Benign neo esophagus
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.
| Neoplasm, neoplastic | Malignant Primary |
Malignant Secondary |
CaInSitu | Benign | Uncertain Behavior |
Unspecified Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus | C15.9 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »abdominal | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »cervical | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »distal (third) | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »lower (third) | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »middle (third) | C15.4 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »proximal (third) | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »thoracic | C15.4 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »esophagus »upper (third) | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | 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.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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Esophagus Disorders
The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.
The most common problem with the esophagus is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). With GERD, a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it. Over time, GERD can cause damage to the esophagus.
Other problems include heartburn, cancer, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Doctors may use various tests to make a diagnosis. These include imaging tests, an upper endoscopy, and a biopsy.
Treatment depends on the problem. Some problems get better with over-the-counter medicines or changes in diet. Others may need prescription medicines or surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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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
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- 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.
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.