D10.5 – Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code D10.5

Code: D10.5 (claims format: D105)
Description: Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block: D10-D36 Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
Parent codes: D10

Notes for D10.5

Applicable to:

Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect
Benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa
Benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars
Benign neoplasm of vallecula

Excludes1 (not coded here):

benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1)
benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)

Related codes in D10

D10.0 – Benign neoplasm of lipBillable
D10.1 – Benign neoplasm of tongueBillable
D10.2 – Benign neoplasm of floor of mouthBillable
D10.3 – Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouthHeader
D10.4 – Benign neoplasm of tonsilBillable
D10.6 – Benign neoplasm of nasopharynxBillable
D10.7 – Benign neoplasm of hypopharynxBillable
D10.9 – Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D10.5?

D10.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx, in the block D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).

Is D10.5 a billable code?

Yes. D10.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does D10.5 belong to?

It belongs to category D10 – Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.