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.
Official description
D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D16 sits
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Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
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Section
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
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Category D16
Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
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Code D16
Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
Codes under D16
D16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
D16.0Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbD16.1Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limbD16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limbD16.3Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limbD16.4Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and faceD16.5Benign neoplasm of lower jaw boneD16.6Benign neoplasm of vertebral columnD16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicleD16.8Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyxD16.9Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecifiedNotes 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.
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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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.