ICD-10 Code D16.10 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D16.10 – Benign neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limb
What it is
D16.10 identifies a noncancerous tumor arising in the short bones of an upper limb when the exact side is not documented. Use it for benign bone growths, not malignant disease or metastatic lesions.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may present with localized pain, swelling, a palpable mass, or an incidental imaging finding in a short bone of the hand or upper limb.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a benign neoplasm involving a short bone in the upper limb and does not specify left or right. It is appropriate when pathology, imaging, or operative notes support a benign bone tumor. If the record only says “bone lesion” or the site is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use D16.10 for malignant bone tumors, metastatic disease, or benign soft-tissue masses. If the lesion is documented in a specific upper limb side, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both benign behavior and unspecified laterality before assigning D16.10.