U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

D10

Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where D10 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)

  3. 3

    Category D10

    Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

  4. 4

    Code D10

    Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx

More specific choices

Codes under D10

D10 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

D10.4

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for D10.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D10.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D10.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for D10.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for D10.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D10 mean?

D10 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx.”

Is D10 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. D10 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is D10 located in ICD-10-CM?

D10 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) (D10–D36), under category D10, Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx.

What coding notes are listed for D10?

No inclusion terms are listed for D10 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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