ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
D16.31 Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
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Other codes in D16
18 complete codes in this category.
- D16.11Benign neoplasm of short bones of right upper limb
- D16.12Benign neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
- D16.20Benign neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb
- D16.21Benign neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb
- D16.22Benign neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb
- D16.30Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified lower limb
- D16.31Benign neoplasm of short bones of right lower limb
- D16.32Benign neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb
- D16.4Benign neoplasm of bones of skull and face
- D16.5Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone
- D16.6Benign neoplasm of vertebral column
- D16.7Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has D16, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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