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  5. Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16)

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16)

    • ICD-10 Index

      • Neoplasms (C00–D48)

        • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)

            • Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16)
            • D16 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage NON-BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.0 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb NON-BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.00 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.01 - Benign neoplm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.02 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.1 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb NON-BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.10 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.11 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.12 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.2 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb NON-BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.20 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.21 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.22 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.3 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb NON-BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.30 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.31 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.32 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.4 - Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.5 - Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.6 - Benign neoplasm of vertebral column BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.7 - Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.8 - Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx BILLABLE CODE
            • D16.9 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16)

Glomus Jugulare Tumor - A paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. It may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. It is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. It regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly achieved. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, pp1603-4)

Glomus Tumor - A blue-red, extremely painful vascular neoplasm involving a glomeriform arteriovenous anastomosis (glomus body), which may be found anywhere in the skin, most often in the distal portion of the fingers and toes, especially beneath the nail. It is composed of specialized pericytes (sometimes termed glomus cells), usually in single encapsulated nodular masses which may be several millimeters in diameter (From Stedman, 27th ed). CHEMODECTOMA, a tumor of NEURAL CREST origin, is also sometimes called a glomus tumor.

Chondromatosis - Multiple formation of chondromas. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Chondromatosis, Synovial - Rare, benign, chronic, progressive metaplasia in which cartilage is formed in the synovial membranes of joints, tendon sheaths, or bursae. Some of the metaplastic foci can become detached producing loose bodies. When the loose bodies undergo secondary calcification, the condition is called synovial osteochondromatosis.

Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary - Hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. The genetic abnormality results in a defect in the osteoclastic activity at the metaphyseal ends of the bone during the remodeling process in childhood or early adolescence. The metaphyses develop benign, bony outgrowths often capped by cartilage. A small number undergo neoplastic transformation.

Osteochondroma - A cartilage-capped benign tumor that often appears as a stalk on the surface of bone. It is probably a developmental malformation rather than a true neoplasm and is usually found in the metaphysis of the distal femur, proximal tibia, or proximal humerus. Osteochondroma is the most common of benign bone tumors.

Osteochondromatosis - A condition marked by the presence of multiple osteochondromas. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

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