ICD-10-CM D10: Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D10

Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D10

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign neoplasm of skin of lip (D22.0, D23.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • benign odontogenic neoplasms (D16.4-D16.5)
  • benign neoplasm of mucosa of lip (D10.0)
  • benign neoplasm of nasopharyngeal surface of soft palate (D10.6)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil (D10.1)
  • benign neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil (D10.6)
  • benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa (D10.5)
  • benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars (D10.5)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1)
  • benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)
Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of lip (frenulum) (inner aspect) (mucosa) (vermilion border)

Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil

Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of minor salivary gland NOS

Inclusion Terms

Benign neoplasm of tonsil (faucial) (palatine)

Inclusion Terms
  • Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect
  • Benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa
  • Benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars
  • Benign neoplasm of vallecula
Inclusion Terms
  • Benign neoplasm of pharyngeal tonsil
  • Benign neoplasm of posterior margin of septum and choanae

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D10):

D10.0 - Benign neoplasm of lip D10.1 - Benign neoplasm of tongue D10.2 - Benign neoplasm of floor of mouth D10.3 - Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth D10.30 - Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of mouth D10.39 - Benign neoplasm of other parts of mouth D10.4 - Benign neoplasm of tonsil D10.5 - Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx D10.6 - Benign neoplasm of nasopharynx D10.7 - Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx D10.9 - Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code D10 (Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx)

ICD-10-CM code D10 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM D10 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D10 - Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx.