2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D36.15Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›D10-D36›D36

ICD-10-CM D36.15
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

D36.15 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. Coders also document this condition as benign ganglioneuroma of abdomen. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Benign neoplasms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
D36.15
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen
Short Description
Benign neoplm of prph nerves and autonm nervous sys of abd
Parent Code
D36.1
Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionD10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
CategoryD36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
This CodeD36.15Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Benign ganglioneuroma of abdomen
  • Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomen
  • Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk
  • Ganglioneuroma
  • Neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomen
  • Neurofibroma of abdomen
  • Neurofibroma of trunk
  • Schwannoma of nerve of abdomen
  • Schwannoma of nerve of trunk

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to D36.15: its own notes plus those printed at D36.1 and Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From D36.1 Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system applies to 8 codes
  • benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit (D31.6-)
  • neurofibromatosis (Q85.0-)

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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name D36.15, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming D36.15: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • D21 Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissue
    benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (D36.1-) names D36.1-, which includes this code
  • D33 Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system
    benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (D36.1-) names D36.1-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO073
Benign neoplasms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
nerve (ganglion) › peripheral NEC › abdomenC47.4C79.89–D36.15D48.2D49.2
nerve (ganglion) › peripheral NEC › abdominal wallC47.4C79.89–D36.15D48.2D49.2
nerve (ganglion) › peripheral NEC › umbilicusC47.4C79.89–D36.15D48.2D49.2

Patient EducationClinical

Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

Your autonomic nervous system is the part of your nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the beating of your heart and the widening or narrowing of your blood vessels. When something goes wrong in this system, it can cause serious problems, including:

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Convert D36.15 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
215.9 Ben neo soft tissue NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 D36.15Overview

Is D36.15 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does D36.15 group to?

When benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 566, 565, with relative weights from 0.7374 to 1.4909 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can D36.15 be reported with a code from D31.6?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at D36.1, which applies to D36.15, lists "benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit (D31.6-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of D36.15?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen converts to ICD-9-CM 215.9 (ben neo soft tissue NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.