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D10.5

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Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx

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 in other areas of the oropharynx (the middle part of the throat behind the mouth) that is benign and does not spread.

Coding Tips

  • •The oropharynx includes structures like the soft palate, pharyngeal wall, and vallecula; document the specific site when available
  • •This code excludes benign neoplasms of the tonsil (D10.4) and other specifically classified oral sites

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1)
  • benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)

Code Hierarchy

└D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx└D10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx
└D10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx

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