2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D36.13

Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of lower limb, including hip

ICD-10-CM Code:
D36.13
ICD-10 Code for:
Ben neoplm of prph nrv & autonm nrv sys of low lmb, inc hip
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
      (D10-D36)
      • Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
        (D36)

D36.13 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of lower limb, including hip. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) femoral ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) obturator ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC ankle ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC calf ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC extremity lower ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC foot ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC heel ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of hip
  • Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb
  • Neoplasm of peripheral nerves of hip
  • Neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb
  • Neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb
  • Neurofibroma of lower limb
  • Neuroma of foot
  • Neuroma of lower limb
  • Neuroma of lower limb
  • Post surgical neuroma of lower limb
  • Schwannoma of nerve of lower limb

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Sciatic Nerve

    a nerve which originates in the lumbar and sacral spinal cord (l4 to s3) and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the lower extremity. the sciatic nerve, which is the main continuation of the sacral plexus, is the largest nerve in the body. it has two major branches, the tibial nerve and the peroneal nerve.
  • Sciatic Neuropathy

    disease or damage involving the sciatic nerve, which divides into the peroneal nerve and tibial nerve (see also peroneal neuropathies and tibial neuropathy). clinical manifestations may include sciatica or pain localized to the hip, paresis or paralysis of posterior thigh muscles and muscles innervated by the peroneal and tibial nerves, and sensory loss involving the lateral and posterior thigh, posterior and lateral leg, and sole of the foot. the sciatic nerve may be affected by trauma; ischemia; collagen diseases; and other conditions. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, p1363)

Convert D36.13 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 215.9 - Ben neo soft tissue NOS
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »femoral
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »obturator
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »ankle
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »calf
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »extremity
        »lower
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »foot
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »heel
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »hip
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »knee
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »leg
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »limb NEC
        »lower
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »popliteal fossa or space
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »thigh
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »toe
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »sciatic
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »sciatic nerve
C47.2C79.89 D36.13D48.2D49.2

Patient Education


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:

  • Blood pressure problems
  • Heart problems
  • Trouble with breathing and swallowing
  • Erectile dysfunction in men

Autonomic nervous system disorders can occur alone or as the result of another disease, such as Parkinson's disease, alcoholism and diabetes. Problems can affect either part of the system, as in complex regional pain syndromes, or all of the system. Some types are temporary, but many worsen over time. When they affect your breathing or heart function, these disorders can be life-threatening.

Some autonomic nervous system disorders get better when an underlying disease is treated. Often, however, there is no cure. In that case, the goal of treatment is to improve symptoms.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke


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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.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.