D16.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
D16.12Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where D16.12 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)
- 3
Category D16
Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage
- 4
Subcategory D16.1
Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb
- 5
Code D16.12
Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for D16.12.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for D16.12.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for D16.12.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for D16.12.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for D16.12.
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 D16.12 mean?
D16.12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb.”
Is D16.12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, D16.12 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is D16.12 located in ICD-10-CM?
D16.12 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 and subcategory D16.1, Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb.
What coding notes are listed for D16.12?
No inclusion terms are listed for D16.12 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.