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D16 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage


The ICD 10 Code for Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage is listed as D16.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: D16
Description: Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
  • Excludes1: 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.-)
Chapter Neoplasms (C00-D49)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of D16:
D16.0 - Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb
D16.1 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb
D16.2 - Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
D16.3 - Benign neoplasm of short bones of 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