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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group D36 includes benign neoplasms of other and unspecified sites, covering nonmalignant tumors located in various organs and tissues not classified in more specific benign neoplasm categories. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters involving evaluation, monitoring, excision, or management of benign growths, capturing anatomic site and clinical complexity when applicable. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM D36 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM D36: Benign Neoplasm Of Other And Unspecified Sites Overview

This group represents benign neoplasms arising in a variety of body sites not classified elsewhere and includes tumors of soft tissue, skin, and other unspecified locations. These diagnoses target nonmalignant growths that may affect organ function, cosmetic appearance, or require surgical management. Accurate coding ensures the clinical picture is clear for claim processing and supports appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician documents a benign neoplasm in an anatomic site that is not classified under a more specific benign neoplasm category. Assign the code that best identifies the anatomic location and any specified laterality or subsite when documented.

ICD-10-CM Codes

11 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D36.0	Benign neoplasm of lymph nodes
D36.10	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
D36.11	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of face, head, and neck
D36.12	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder
D36.13	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of lower limb, including hip
D36.14	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of thorax
D36.15	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen
D36.16	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of pelvis
D36.17	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of trunk, unspecified
D36.7	Benign neoplasm of other specified sites
D36.9	Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
564	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
565	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
566	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
814	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with MCC
815	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with CC
816	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC
830	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
843	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with MCC
844	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with CC
845	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses without CC/MCC

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

D11-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-MAJOR-SALIVARY-GLANDS

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

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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

11 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
D36.0	Benign neoplasm of lymph nodes
D36.10	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
D36.11	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of face, head, and neck
D36.12	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder
D36.13	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of lower limb, including hip
D36.14	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of thorax
D36.15	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of abdomen
D36.16	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of pelvis
D36.17	Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system of trunk, unspecified
D36.7	Benign neoplasm of other specified sites
D36.9	Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
564	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
565	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
566	Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
814	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with MCC
815	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with CC
816	Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders without CC/MCC
826	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
827	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
828	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC
830	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
843	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with MCC
844	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses with CC
845	Other Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplastic Diagnoses without CC/MCC

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

D11-BENIGN-NEOPLASM-MAJOR-SALIVARY-GLANDS

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

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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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Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the D36 group?

How is accurate coding within the `D36` group important for reimbursement?

What types of clinical encounters are documented using ICD-10-CM D36 codes?

Which DRGs may be related to diagnoses in the D36 group?

When should a coder use a site-specific `D36` code versus `D36.9`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the D36 group?

How is accurate coding within the `D36` group important for reimbursement?

What types of clinical encounters are documented using ICD-10-CM D36 codes?

Which DRGs may be related to diagnoses in the D36 group?

When should a coder use a site-specific `D36` code versus `D36.9`?

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