Benign neoplasm of major salivary glands (D11)
ICD-10 code D11 and its subcodes are used to classify benign tumors of the major salivary glands, such as those found in the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. These codes help identify noncancerous growths in these glands for medical diagnosis and billing.
The general category D11 covers benign neoplasms in any major salivary gland. Specifically, D11.0 is assigned to benign tumors of the parotid gland, commonly known by names like mixed parotid tumor, pleomorphic adenoma, or Warthin’s tumor, which are some of the most frequent benign salivary gland growths. The code D11.7 identifies benign neoplasms arising in other major salivary glands, including the floor of mouth, sublingual, or submaxillary glands. When the specific gland is not specified, D11.9 is used, encompassing various benign tumors such as myoepithelioma, adenolymphoma, or oncocytoma. Understanding these synonyms and code distinctions aids medical coders and practitioners in accurately documenting these nonmalignant salivary gland tumors for proper patient care and administrative processes.
Neoplasms (C00–D49)
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
D11 Benign neoplasm of major salivary glands
- D11.0 Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
- D11.7 Benign neoplasm of other major salivary glands
- D11.9 Benign neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified
Benign neoplasm of major salivary glands (D11)
Instructional Notations
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.
- benign neoplasms of specified minor salivary glands which are classified according to their anatomical location
- benign neoplasms of minor salivary glands NOS D10.39
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Adenolymphoma
A benign tumor characterized histologically by tall columnar epithelium within a lymphoid tissue stroma. It is usually found in the salivary glands, especially the parotid.
Myoepithelioma
A usually benign tumor made up predominantly of myoepithelial cells.
Submandibular Gland
One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Submandibular Gland Diseases
Diseases involving the SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND.
Submandibular Gland Neoplasms
New abnormal growth of tissue in the SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND.
