D16.30

D16.30

Billable

Benign neoplasm of short 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 noncancerous tumor of the small bones in the lower leg or foot, but the specific leg is not identified.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when laterality (left vs right) cannot be determined; if known, use D16.31 or D16.32 instead
•Short bones of lower limb include tarsal and metatarsal bones

Code Hierarchy

└D16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage └D16.3Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limb └D16.30Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb

└D16.30Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb