Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D20 is the diagnosis code for Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum. This code falls under the section "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as D20. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where D20 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D20 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D20 is located in Section D10-D36 — "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D20 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D20.0, D20.1.
Use D20 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum is D20.
No, D20 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D20 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for D20 include: benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (D17.79); benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue (D19.-).
Yes, D20 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.