D13.6

D13.6

Billable

Benign neoplasm of pancreas

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

What This Code Means

A non-cancerous tumor that develops in the pancreas, which is the organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Coding Tips

•Distinguish between benign neoplasm of pancreas (D13.6) and benign neoplasm of endocrine pancreas (D13.7) based on whether the tumor arises from exocrine or endocrine tissue
•Review pathology reports to confirm benign nature and location within pancreatic tissue

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

benign neoplasm of endocrine pancreas (D13.7)

Code Hierarchy

└D13Benign neoplasm of other and ill-defined parts of digestive system └D13.6Benign neoplasm of pancreas

└D13.6Benign neoplasm of pancreas