D33.7
BillableBenign neoplasm of other specified parts of central nervous system
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 23 — Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
0.251V24HCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.150ESRDHCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.000RxHCCHCC 22 — Cancer, Other Specified Sites
0.000What This Code Means
A non-cancerous tumor of the central nervous system in locations not covered by the other specific codes.
Coding Tips
- •This code is for other specified CNS sites; document the exact anatomical location in the medical record
- •Review documentation carefully to ensure a more specific code is not available before using this code
Clinical Significance
Benign neoplasm of other specified parts of the central nervous system captures benign tumors at CNS locations not covered by more specific codes, such as the cauda equina, filum terminale, or other atypical CNS sites. These are uncommon locations that may harbor ependymomas, schwannomas, or lipomas. Clinical significance depends heavily on the specific location and relationship to neural structures.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation must specify the CNS location and confirm benign histology through pathology or characteristic imaging features.
- ✓The exact anatomical site should be clearly recorded to justify use of this 'other specified' code rather than a more common category.
- ✓Include tumor dimensions, symptoms, and management plan.
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└D33Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system└D33.7Benign neoplasm of other specified parts of central nervous system
└D33.7Benign neoplasm of other specified parts of central nervous system