Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage (D16) ICD-10-CM
The D16 code range covers benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage with 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 18 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
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Codes in the D16 Range 23 codes · 18 billable
- D16 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilageNon-billable
- D16.0 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbNon-billable
- D16.00 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb
- D16.01 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb
- D16.02 Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb
- D16.1 Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limbNon-billable
- D16.10 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb
- D16.11 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb
- D16.12 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
- D16.2 Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limbNon-billable
- D16.20 Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb
- D16.21 Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb
- D16.22 Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb
- D16.3 Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limbNon-billable
- D16.30 Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb
- D16.31 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb
- D16.32 Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb
- D16.4 Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face
- D16.5 Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
- D16.6 Benign neoplasm of vertebral column
- D16.7 Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
- D16.8 Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx
- D16.9 Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the D16 range.
Benign Mandible Neoplasm
A non-metastasizing neoplasm that arises from the mandible.
Osteochondromatosis
A condition marked by the presence of multiple osteochondromas. (Dorland, 27th ed)
About the D16 Code Range
Benign growths of bone or joint cartilage appear in several parts of the skeleton. The subdivisions distinguish the affected bone or group of bones.
In the limbs, D16.0 groups the shoulder blade with long upper-limb bones, while D16.1 covers short upper-limb bones. D16.2 and D16.3 separate long and short lower-limb bones. Each limb group then distinguishes right, left, and unspecified sides.
Other subdivisions name the skull and face, lower jaw, spine, ribs and nearby bones, or pelvic bones. D16.9 describes an unspecified bone or joint cartilage site.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D16 range?
Of the 23 codes in this range, 18 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D16 range classify?
The range classifies benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
