2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D36

ICD-10-CM D36
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D36 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as D36.0, D36.10, D36.11, and D36.12.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D36
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
Short Description
Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
D10-D36
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
This CodeD36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites

Specific Coding for Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sitesOverview

Non-specific codes like D36 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use D36.0 for Benign neoplasm of lymph nodes

  • D36.1 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

  • Use D36.10 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified

  • Use D36.11 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of face, head, and neck

  • Use D36.12 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder

  • Use D36.13 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of lower limb, including hip

  • Use D36.14 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of thorax

  • Use D36.15 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen

  • Use D36.16 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of pelvis

  • Use D36.17 for Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of trunk, unspecified

  • Use D36.7 for Benign neoplasm of other specified sites

  • Use D36.9 for Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D36: 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.

From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • 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.

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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About D36Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites?

D36 is the ICD-10-CM category for benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is D36 (Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites need a more specific code from this category, such as D36.0, D36.10, and D36.11.