2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D14Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system
D14 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D14.0, D14.1, D14.2, and D14.30.
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Specific Coding for Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory systemOverview
Non-specific codes like D14 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Use D14.0 for Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Use D14.1 for Benign neoplasm of larynx
Use D14.2 for Benign neoplasm of trachea
D14.3 for Benign neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Use D14.30 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified bronchus and lung
Use D14.31 for Benign neoplasm of right bronchus and lung
Use D14.32 for Benign neoplasm of left bronchus and lung
Use D14.4 for Benign neoplasm of respiratory system, unspecified
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Questions About D14Overview
Is D14 (Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system need a more specific code from this category, such as D14.0, D14.1, and D14.2.
