D26.9 — Other benign neoplasm of uterus, unspecified
Is D26.9 billable?
Yes, but D26.9 is an unspecified code. D26.9 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, D26.9 is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting D26.9 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
D26.9 at a glance
| Code | D26.9 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other benign neoplasm of uterus, unspecified |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does D26.9 group to?
D26.9 sits in MDC 13 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 742Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCCsurgical
- 743Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCCsurgical
How long has D26.9 existed?
D26.9 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.