ICD-10-CM D16: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for D16

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Coding Notes & Guidelines for D16

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • 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)
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of nose (D14.0)
  • benign neoplasm of synovia (D21.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

benign neoplasm of sacrum and coccyx (D16.8)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone (D16.5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Benign neoplasm of maxilla (superior)
  • Benign neoplasm of orbital bone
  • Keratocyst of maxilla
  • Keratocystic odontogenic tumor of maxilla
Inclusion Terms
  • Keratocyst of mandible
  • Keratocystic odontogenic tumor of mandible

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for D16):

D16.0 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb D16.00 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb D16.01 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb D16.02 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limb D16.1 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb D16.10 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb D16.11 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb D16.12 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb D16.2 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb D16.20 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb D16.21 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb D16.22 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb D16.3 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb D16.30 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb D16.31 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb D16.32 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb D16.4 - Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face D16.5 - Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone D16.6 - Benign neoplasm of vertebral column D16.7 - Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle D16.8 - Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx D16.9 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code D16 (Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage)

ICD-10-CM code D16 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 D16 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about D16 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage. 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 bone and articular cartilage.