2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D16

ICD-10-CM D16
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

D16 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D16.00, D16.01, D16.02, and D16.10.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D16
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
Chapter
D10-D36
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
This CodeD16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Specific Coding for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilageOverview

Non-specific codes like D16 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • D16.0 for Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb

  • Use D16.00 for Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb

  • Use D16.01 for Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb

  • Use D16.02 for Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb

  • D16.1 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

  • Use D16.10 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb

  • Use D16.11 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb

  • Use D16.12 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb

  • D16.2 for Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb

  • Use D16.20 for Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb

  • Use D16.21 for Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb

  • Use D16.22 for Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb

  • D16.3 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb

  • Use D16.30 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb

  • Use D16.31 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb

  • Use D16.32 for Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb

  • Use D16.4 for Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face

  • Use D16.5 for Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

  • Use D16.6 for Benign neoplasm of vertebral column

  • Use D16.7 for Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle

  • Use D16.8 for Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx

  • Use D16.9 for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of ear D21.0
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid D21.0
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of larynx D14.1
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of nose D14.0
  • benign neoplasm of synovia D21

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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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 D16Overview

Is D16 (Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage need a more specific code from this category, such as D16.00, D16.01, and D16.02.