2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D26Other benign neoplasms of uterus
D26 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other benign neoplasms of uterus, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D26.0, D26.1, D26.7, and D26.9.
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Specific Coding for Other benign neoplasms of uterusOverview
Non-specific codes like D26 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D26: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Functional activity
- All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
- Morphology [Histology]
- Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
- Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
- A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
- Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
- Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
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Questions About D26Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for other benign neoplasms of uterus?
D26 is the ICD-10-CM category for other benign neoplasms of uterus, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is D26 (Other benign neoplasms of uterus) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other benign neoplasms of uterus, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other benign neoplasms of uterus need a more specific code from this category, such as D26.0, D26.1, and D26.7.