ICD-10-CM Code D15.0
Benign neoplasm of thymus
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.D15.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of benign neoplasm of thymus. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code D150 is used to code Thymoma
Thymoma is a tumor originating from the epithelial cells of the thymus. Thymoma is an uncommon tumor, best known for its association with the neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis; thymoma is found in 20% of patients with myasthenia gravis. Once diagnosed, thymomas may be removed surgically. In the rare case of a malignant tumor, chemotherapy may be used.
| Specialty: | Oncology |
| MeSH Codes: | D013945, D013945 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 164.0, 212.6 |
An encapsulated thymoma (mixed lymphocytic and epithelial type)
Coding Notes for D15.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Benign carcinoid tumor of the thymus - instead, use code D3A.091
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #814-816 - Reticuloendothelial and immunity disorders without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D15.0 - Benign neoplasm of thymus'
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ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index References for 'D15.0 - Benign neoplasm of thymus'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 212.6 was previously used, D15.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: D15 - Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs