D36.7 — Benign neoplasm of other specified sites
Is D36.7 billable?
Yes, but D36.7 is an unspecified code. D36.7 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, D36.7 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 D36.7 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
D36.7 at a glance
| Code | D36.7 |
|---|---|
| Description | Benign neoplasm of other specified sites |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does D36.7 group to?
D36.7 sits in MDC 17 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 826Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with MCCsurgical
- 827Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures with CCsurgical
- 828Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCCsurgical
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to D36.7.
- Benign neoplasm of back NOS
- Benign neoplasm of nose NOS
How long has D36.7 existed?
D36.7 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.
Which codes are confused with D36.7?
ICD-10-CM declares these codes mutually exclusive with D36.7 — exactly one of each pair can be correct for a given encounter.