ICD-10 Code D32.1 – Benign neoplasm of spinal meninges (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D32.1 – Benign neoplasm of spinal meninges
What it is
D32.1 identifies a noncancerous tumor arising from the spinal meninges, the protective membranes around the spinal cord. Use it when documentation specifically states a benign spinal meningeal neoplasm.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may present with spinal pain, neurologic deficits, or symptoms from cord or nerve root compression, but imaging or pathology should support the diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use D32.1 when the record confirms a benign neoplasm involving the spinal meninges, such as a meningioma of the spinal canal. It may be assigned from operative, pathology, or definitive imaging documentation. If the site is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant spinal tumors, metastatic disease, or nonspecific spinal masses. If the lesion is not clearly documented as benign and meningeal, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the documented anatomic site precisely; spinal meninges is not the same as intracranial meninges.