D36.12

D36.12

Billable

Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder

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 peripheral nerves or autonomic nervous system in the upper arm, forearm, hand, or shoulder area.

Coding Tips

•This code includes tumors of the brachial plexus and upper extremity nerves
•Specify whether the tumor is on the right or left side if documentation supports laterality

Code Hierarchy

└D36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites └D36.1Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system └D36.12Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder

└D36.12Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, upper limb, including shoulder