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D16.21

Billable

Benign neoplasm of long bones of right 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 right leg.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right side is documented in imaging or surgical reports before assigning this code
  • •Ensure the tumor involves long bones (femur or tibia) rather than short bones or pelvis

Code Hierarchy

└D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage└D16.2Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb└D16.21Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb
└D16.21Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb

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