D16.1 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

Code

D16.1 (claims format: D161)

Description

Benign neoplasm of short bones of upper limb

Billable

No – use a more specific code below

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

D16

Billable codes under D16.1

D16.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

• D16.10 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limbBillable
• D16.11 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limbBillable
• D16.12 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limbBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

D16 – Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

Related codes in D16

• D16.0 – Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbHeader
• D16.2 – Benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limbHeader
• D16.3 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of lower limbHeader
• D16.4 – Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and faceBillable
• D16.5 – Benign neoplasm of lower jaw boneBillable
• D16.6 – Benign neoplasm of vertebral columnBillable
• D16.7 – Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicleBillable
• D16.8 – Benign neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyxBillable
• D16.9 – Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecifiedBillable