ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Major Salivary Glands: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group D11 includes benign neoplasms of the major salivary glands such as pleomorphic adenoma and other nonmalignant tumors of the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters involving diagnosis, evaluation, surgical management, or surveillance of benign salivary gland tumors, capturing anatomical site and any related complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM D11 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM D11: Benign Neoplasm Of Major Salivary Glands Overview

This group includes benign tumors arising in the major salivary glands, primarily the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. These diagnoses target the head and neck region and encompass nonmalignant neoplastic growths of salivary tissue. Accurate coding is important for clinical documentation, appropriate claim adjudication, and reimbursement determination.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician documents a benign salivary gland neoplasm as the reason for the encounter, procedure, or treatment. Codes in this group are also appropriate for preoperative diagnosis, postoperative follow-up, and surveillance of known benign salivary gland tumors.

ICD-10-CM Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D11.0	Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
D11.7	Benign neoplasm of other major salivary glands
D11.9	Benign neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
011	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
012	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
013	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
154	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
155	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
156	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old woman presents to otolaryngology clinic with a slowly enlarging, painless firm mass in the region of the parotid gland noticed over several months. Imaging (ultrasound and MRI) demonstrates a well-circumscribed superficial parotid tumor without facial nerve involvement; fine-needle aspiration suggests a benign epithelial neoplasm. A benign neoplasm code for the major salivary gland is assigned when the lesion is localized to the parotid and histology/biopsy supports a nonmalignant tumor. Typical codes: D11.0
A 62-year-old man with long-standing smoking history reports a progressively enlarging, asymptomatic submandibular swelling found incidentally on dental exam; physical exam and ultrasound show a discrete mass in the submandibular gland. Excisional biopsy confirms a benign salivary gland neoplasm arising in the submandibular gland, and the benign salivary gland neoplasm code specific to that gland is used to document the diagnosis. Typical codes: D11.7
A 29-year-old patient presents to primary care with a small, mobile lump under the cheek near the minor salivary tissue that had been present for years but recently increased in size and caused local discomfort. Clinical evaluation and pathology report identify a benign neoplasm of a salivary gland site not otherwise specified on initial documentation; when the exact major gland (parotid or submandibular) is not specified in the record, a general benign salivary gland neoplasm code is assigned pending or in absence of more specific localization. Typical codes: D11.9}

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx: Group Overview

D12-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-COLON-RECTUM-ANUS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Colon Rectum Anus And Anal Canal: Group Overview

D13-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OTHER-DIGESTIVE

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Ill-Defined Parts Of Digestive System: Group Overview

D14-BENIGN-MIDDLE-EAR-AND-RESPIRATORY-NEOPLASMS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System: Group Overview

D15-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-INTRATHORACIC-ORGANS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Unspecified Intrathoracic Organs: Group Overview

D16-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OF-BONE

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage: Group Overview

D17-BENIGN-LIPOMATOUS-NEOPLASM

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Lipomatous Neoplasm: Group Overview

D18-HEMANGIOMA-AND-LYMPHANGIOMA

ICD-10-CM Code For Hemangioma And Lymphangioma, Any Site: Group Overview

D19-BENIGN-MESOTHELIAL-NEOPLASMS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mesothelial Tissue: Group Overview

D20-BENIGN-SOFT-TISSUE-RETROPERITONEUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Soft Tissue Of Retroperitoneum And Peritoneum: Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D11.0	Benign neoplasm of parotid gland
D11.7	Benign neoplasm of other major salivary glands
D11.9	Benign neoplasm of major salivary gland, unspecified

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
011	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
012	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
013	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
154	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
155	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
156	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old woman presents to otolaryngology clinic with a slowly enlarging, painless firm mass in the region of the parotid gland noticed over several months. Imaging (ultrasound and MRI) demonstrates a well-circumscribed superficial parotid tumor without facial nerve involvement; fine-needle aspiration suggests a benign epithelial neoplasm. A benign neoplasm code for the major salivary gland is assigned when the lesion is localized to the parotid and histology/biopsy supports a nonmalignant tumor. Typical codes: D11.0
A 62-year-old man with long-standing smoking history reports a progressively enlarging, asymptomatic submandibular swelling found incidentally on dental exam; physical exam and ultrasound show a discrete mass in the submandibular gland. Excisional biopsy confirms a benign salivary gland neoplasm arising in the submandibular gland, and the benign salivary gland neoplasm code specific to that gland is used to document the diagnosis. Typical codes: D11.7
A 29-year-old patient presents to primary care with a small, mobile lump under the cheek near the minor salivary tissue that had been present for years but recently increased in size and caused local discomfort. Clinical evaluation and pathology report identify a benign neoplasm of a salivary gland site not otherwise specified on initial documentation; when the exact major gland (parotid or submandibular) is not specified in the record, a general benign salivary gland neoplasm code is assigned pending or in absence of more specific localization. Typical codes: D11.9}

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx: Group Overview

D12-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-COLON-RECTUM-ANUS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Colon Rectum Anus And Anal Canal: Group Overview

D13-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OTHER-DIGESTIVE

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Ill-Defined Parts Of Digestive System: Group Overview

D14-BENIGN-MIDDLE-EAR-AND-RESPIRATORY-NEOPLASMS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System: Group Overview

D15-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-INTRATHORACIC-ORGANS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Unspecified Intrathoracic Organs: Group Overview

D16-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-OF-BONE

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage: Group Overview

D17-BENIGN-LIPOMATOUS-NEOPLASM

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Lipomatous Neoplasm: Group Overview

D18-HEMANGIOMA-AND-LYMPHANGIOMA

ICD-10-CM Code For Hemangioma And Lymphangioma, Any Site: Group Overview

D19-BENIGN-MESOTHELIAL-NEOPLASMS

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Mesothelial Tissue: Group Overview

D20-BENIGN-SOFT-TISSUE-RETROPERITONEUM

ICD-10-CM Code For Benign Neoplasm Of Soft Tissue Of Retroperitoneum And Peritoneum: Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 26

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

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Related Codes

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ICD-10-CM D11: Benign Neoplasm Of Major Salivary Glands Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the D11 group for benign neoplasms of major salivary glands?

What clinical encounters are documented using the ICD-10-CM D11 codes?

How does accurate coding in the D11 group affect reimbursement and claims?

Which major salivary glands are targeted by the D11 diagnosis group?

Are there related DRGs that may be associated with D11 diagnoses?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the D11 group for benign neoplasms of major salivary glands?

What clinical encounters are documented using the ICD-10-CM D11 codes?

How does accurate coding in the D11 group affect reimbursement and claims?

Which major salivary glands are targeted by the D11 diagnosis group?

Are there related DRGs that may be associated with D11 diagnoses?

References