2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D19Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue
D19 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D19.0, D19.1, D19.7, and D19.9.
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Specific Coding for Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissueOverview
Non-specific codes like D19 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
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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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Questions About D19Overview
Is D19 (Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue need a more specific code from this category, such as D19.0, D19.1, and D19.7.
