Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM D16 is the diagnosis code for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. 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 D16. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where D16 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, D16 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
D16 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
D16 is located in Section D10-D36 — "Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
D16 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: D16.0, D16.1, D16.2, D16.3, D16.4 and more.
Use D16 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage" 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 bone and articular cartilage is D16.
No, D16 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
D16 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for D16 include: benign neoplasm of connective tissue of ear (D21.0); benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (D21.0); benign neoplasm of connective tissue of larynx (D14.1) and more.
Yes, D16 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.