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D16.20

Billable

Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower 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 long bones of the leg (thighbone or shinbone) when the side is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Query documentation to determine if the tumor is on the right or left side for more specific coding
  • •Long bones of lower limb include femur and tibia

Code Hierarchy

└D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage└D16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb└D16.20Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb
└D16.20Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb

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