ICD-10 Code D16.0 – Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D16.0 – Benign neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb
What it is
D16.0 identifies a noncancerous bone tumor located in the scapula or the long bones of the upper limb. Use it when documentation clearly states a benign neoplasm in one of these sites.
Clinical signs
Findings may include a localized bone lesion, pain, swelling, or an incidental imaging abnormality. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and pathology when available.
When to use this code
Use D16.0 when the provider documents a benign tumor of the scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, or other long bone of the upper limb. It also applies when the lesion is confirmed by imaging or biopsy as benign and the site is specified. If the record only says “bone tumor,” check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant bone neoplasms, metastatic disease, or lesions in other skeletal sites. If the diagnosis is uncertain or the site is not documented, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both benign behavior and exact anatomic site before assigning D16.0.