D16.01

D16.01

Billable

Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb

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

What This Code Means

A non-cancerous bone tumor in the shoulder blade or long bones of the right upper arm.

Coding Tips

•Ensure right side is clearly documented in the medical record before assigning this laterality-specific code
•Verify the tumor involves the scapula or long bones (humerus) rather than short bones of the hand

Code Hierarchy

└D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage └D16.0Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb └D16.01Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb

└D16.01Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limb