ICD-10 Code D16.7 – Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D16.7 – Benign neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle
What it is
D16.7 identifies a noncancerous tumor arising in the ribs, sternum, or clavicle. Use it when documentation clearly states a benign bone neoplasm in one of these sites.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have a localized bony mass, pain, swelling, or an incidental imaging finding, but the record should confirm a benign neoplasm.
When to use this code
Use D16.7 when the provider documents a benign tumor of the ribs, sternum, or clavicle, including pathology-confirmed or imaging-supported cases. It also fits when the lesion is described as a benign bone neoplasm at one of these sites. If the site or behavior is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant bone tumors, metastatic disease, or unspecified chest wall masses without a benign neoplasm diagnosis. Check documentation if the lesion is inflammatory, traumatic, or otherwise non-neoplastic.
Coding tip
Verify both behavior and anatomic site before assigning D16.7.