ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for D16.5
Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
Coding Notes & Guidelines for D16.5
Inclusion Terms
- Keratocyst of mandible
- Keratocystic odontogenic tumor of mandible
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code D16.5 (Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone)
ICD-10-CM code D16.5 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 D16.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about D16.5 - Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone. 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 lower jaw bone.