U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

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

Code definition

Official description

D16

Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

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

Classification

Where D16 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

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

  3. 3

    Category D16

    Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

  4. 4

    Code D16

    Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

More specific choices

Codes under D16

D16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for D16.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for D16.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D16.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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.-)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for D16.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code D16 mean?

D16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage.”

Is D16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. D16 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 D16 located in ICD-10-CM?

D16 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36) (D10–D36), under category D16, Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage.

What coding notes are listed for D16?

No inclusion terms are listed for D16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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