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D10.1

Billable

Benign neoplasm of tongue

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A non-cancerous tumor or growth on the tongue that is benign and does not spread to other parts of the body.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific location on the tongue (anterior two-thirds, posterior third, dorsal surface, etc.) when available
  • •Ensure the neoplasm is confirmed as benign; malignant tongue neoplasms use different codes in the C00-C97 range

Code Hierarchy

└D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx└D10.1Benign neoplasm of tongue
└D10.1Benign neoplasm of tongue

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