2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D35.6Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D35
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
D35.6 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as benign neoplasm of aortic body. 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 aortic body
- Benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare
- Benign neoplasm of para-aortic body
- Benign neoplasm of paraganglion
- Neoplasm of aortic body
- Neoplasm of glomus jugulare
- Neoplasm of para-aortic body
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Benign tumor of glomus jugulare
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.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aortic body | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
| glomus › jugularis | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
| organ of Zuckerkandl | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
| para-aortic body | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
| paraganglion NEC | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
| Zuckerkandl organ | C75.5 | C79.89 | – | D35.6 | D44.7 | D49.7 |
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 D35.6 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About D35.6Overview
Is D35.6 (Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D35.6?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia converts to ICD-9-CM 227.6 (ben neo paraganglia NEC). 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.
