D15.7
BillableBenign neoplasm of other specified intrathoracic organs
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign (non-cancerous) tumor that develops in the chest cavity in organs not specifically classified elsewhere, such as the mediastinum or other thoracic structures. These tumors are not cancer and typically do not spread to other parts of the body.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the intrathoracic organ is specified in the documentation but does not fit into more specific D15 subcategories (D15.0-D15.6); always verify the exact organ location from the pathology or imaging report
- •Ensure the neoplasm is confirmed as benign; if malignant or of uncertain behavior, use codes from C76 or D48 instead
Code Hierarchy
└D15Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs└D15.7Benign neoplasm of other specified intrathoracic organs
└D15.7Benign neoplasm of other specified intrathoracic organs