2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D21.4Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D21
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
D21.4 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. Coders also document this condition as benign neoplasm of blood vessel of abdomen. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Benign neoplasms.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Benign neoplasm of blood vessel of abdomen
- Benign neoplasm of colostomy site
- Benign neoplasm of muscle of abdomen
- Benign neoplasm of muscle of trunk
- Benign neoplasm of soft tissues of abdomen
- Neoplasm of blood vessel of abdomen
- Neoplasm of muscle of abdomen
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Benign stromal tumors of abdomen
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Tumor
- stromal
- gastric
- benign
- Tumor
- stromal
- gastrointestinal
- benign
- Tumor
- stromal
- intestine
- benign
- Tumor
- stromal
- stomach
- benign
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.
| Site | Malig. Primary | Malig. Secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain | Unspec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abdomen, abdominal › wall [See Also: Neoplasm, abdomen, wall, skin] › connective tissue | C49.4 | C79.8 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| aorta (thoracic) › abdominal | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › abdomen | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › abdominal wall | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › gastric | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › gastrointestinal | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › hypochondrium | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › intestinal | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › psoas muscle | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › stomach | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| connective tissue NEC › umbilicus | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
| vena cava (abdominal) (inferior) | C49.4 | C79.89 | – | D21.4 | D48.1 | D49.2 |
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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Convert D21.4 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About D21.4Overview
Is D21.4 (Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does D21.4 group to?
When benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D21.4?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomen converts to ICD-9-CM 215.5 (ben neo soft tis abdomen). The mapping is a direct match.
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.
