2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D13.6

Benign neoplasm of pancreas

ICD-10-CM Code:
D13.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Benign neoplasm of pancreas
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
      (D10-D36)
      • Benign neoplasm of other and ill-defined parts of digestive system
        (D13)

D13.6 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of pancreas. 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 pancreas ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas body ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas duct (of Santorini) (of Wirsung) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas ectopic tissue ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas head ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas neck ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pancreas tail ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

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

  • Acinar cell cystadenoma of pancreas
  • Adenoma of pancreas
  • Benign cystic tumor of exocrine pancreas
  • Benign neoplasm of body of pancreas
  • Benign neoplasm of head of pancreas
  • Benign neoplasm of pancreas
  • Benign neoplasm of pancreas, excluding islets of Langerhans
  • Benign neoplasm of pancreatic duct
  • Benign neoplasm of tail of pancreas
  • Benign tumor of exocrine pancreas
  • Cyst of pancreas
  • Cystadenoma of pancreas
  • Dermoid cyst of pancreas
  • Intraduct papilloma of pancreas
  • Intraductal papillary mucinous adenoma of pancreas
  • Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of pancreas
  • Mucinous cystadenoma of pancreas
  • Mucinous cystic neoplasm with low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia of pancreas
  • Neoplasm of body of pancreas
  • Neoplasm of head of pancreas
  • Neoplasm of tail of pancreas
  • Serous cystadenoma of pancreas

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal

    carcinoma that arises from the pancreatic ducts. it accounts for the majority of cancers derived from the pancreas.
  • Cystic Fibrosis

    an autosomal recessive genetic disease of the exocrine glands. it is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator expressed in several organs including the lung, the pancreas, the biliary system, and the sweat glands. cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in airway obstruction; chronic respiratory infections; pancreatic insufficiency; maldigestion; salt depletion; and heat prostration.
  • Insulin Infusion Systems

    portable or implantable devices for infusion of insulin. includes open-loop systems which may be patient-operated or controlled by a pre-set program and are designed for constant delivery of small quantities of insulin, increased during food ingestion, and closed-loop systems which deliver quantities of insulin automatically based on an electronic glucose sensor.
  • Islets of Langerhans

    irregular microscopic structures consisting of cords of endocrine cells that are scattered throughout the pancreas among the exocrine acini. each islet is surrounded by connective tissue fibers and penetrated by a network of capillaries. there are four major cell types. the most abundant beta cells (50-80%) secrete insulin. alpha cells (5-20%) secrete glucagon. pp cells (10-35%) secrete pancreatic polypeptide. delta cells (~5%) secrete somatostatin.
  • Nesidioblastosis

    an inherited autosomal recessive syndrome characterized by the disorganized formation of new islets in the pancreas and congenital hyperinsulinism. it is due to focal hyperplasia of pancreatic islet cells budding off from the ductal structures and forming new islets of langerhans. mutations in the islet cells involve the potassium channel gene kcnj11 or the atp-binding cassette transporter gene abcc8, both on chromosome 11.
  • Pancreas

    a nodular organ in the abdomen that contains a mixture of endocrine glands and exocrine glands. the small endocrine portion consists of the islets of langerhans secreting a number of hormones into the blood stream. the large exocrine portion (exocrine pancreas) is a compound acinar gland that secretes several digestive enzymes into the pancreatic ductal system that empties into the duodenum.
  • Pancreas Divisum

    anatomic variants in pancreatic ducts characterized by failure of fusion of the ventral and dorsal endodermal buds. pancreas divisum results in inadequate or no communication between dorsal and ventral ducts. while most cases are asymptomatic, it may be associated with recurrent pancreatitis.
  • Pancreas Transplantation

    the transference of a pancreas from one human or animal to another.
  • Pancreas, Artificial

    devices for simulating the activity of the pancreas. they can be either electromechanical, consisting of a glucose sensor, computer, and insulin pump or bioartificial, consisting of isolated islets of langerhans in an artificial membrane.
  • Pancreas, Exocrine

    the major component (about 80%) of the pancreas composed of acinar functional units of tubular and spherical cells. the acinar cells synthesize and secrete several digestive enzymes such as trypsinogen; lipase; amylase; and ribonuclease. secretion from the exocrine pancreas drains into the pancreatic ductal system and empties into the duodenum.
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms

    tumors or cancer of the pancreas. depending on the types of islet cells present in the tumors, various hormones can be secreted: glucagon from pancreatic alpha cells; insulin from pancreatic beta cells; and somatostatin from the somatostatin-secreting cells. most are malignant except the insulin-producing tumors (insulinoma).
  • Pancrelipase

    a preparation of hog pancreatic enzymes standardized for lipase content.
  • Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome

    an inherited syndrome characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency; hematologic abnormalities (e.g., bone marrow hypoplasia), and skeletal abnormalities (e.g., metaphyseal chondroplasia). germline mutations in the sbds gene are associated with shwachman-diamond syndrome.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • benign neoplasm of endocrine pancreas D13.7

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert D13.6 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 211.6 - Benign neoplasm pancreas

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
  »pancreas
C25.9C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »body
C25.1C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »duct (of Santorini) (of Wirsung)
C25.3C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »ectopic tissue
C25.7C78.89 D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »head
C25.0C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »neck
C25.7C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pancreas
    »tail
C25.2C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »Santorini's duct
C25.3C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »Wirsung's duct
C25.3C78.89D01.7D13.6D37.8D49.0

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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Pancreatic Diseases

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include:

  • Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas: This happens when digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder in which thick, sticky mucus can also block tubes in your pancreas

The pancreas also plays a role in diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked them. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals.


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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.