ICD-10-CM Code D16.5
Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

BILLABLE

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D16.5 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

The ICD code D165 is used to code Cementoblastoma

Cementoblastoma, or benign cementoblastoma, is a relatively rare benign neoplasm of the cementum of the teeth. It is derived from ectomesenchyme of odontogenic origin. Less than 0.69%–8% of all odontogenic tumors.

Specialty:	Oncology
MeSH Codes:	D002485, D002485,
ICD 9 Codes:	213.0, 213.1,

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Coding Notes for D16.5 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms: Inclusion Terms Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.: Keratocyst of mandible; Keratocystic odontogenic tumor of mandible

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.

DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with CC.

DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses without CC or MCC.

DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with MCC.

DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with CC.

DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases without CC or MCC.

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'D16.5 - Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D16.5. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Cyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) +

ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index References for 'D16.5 - Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone'

The ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code D16.5. Click on any term below to browse the neoplasms index.

mandible

mandible +

bone(periosteum) +

alveolar +

joint NEC (see: Neoplasm, bone) +

jaw +

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

213.1

Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone (exact match)

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 213.1 was previously used, D16.5 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

Parent Code: D16 - Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage

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ICD-10-CM Code D16.5 Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone