ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code D10.1: Benign neoplasm of tongue
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents benign neoplasm of tongue in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
D10-D36Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
category
D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynx
currentD10
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Benign neoplasm of lingual tonsil
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
D10.0Benign neoplasm of lipcodeD10.2Benign neoplasm of floor of mouthcodeD10.3Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouthcategoryD10.4Benign neoplasm of tonsilcodeD10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynxcodeD10.6Benign neoplasm of nasopharynxcodeD10.7Benign neoplasm of hypopharynxcodeD10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D10.0Benign neoplasm of lipbillableD10.2Benign neoplasm of floor of mouthbillableD10.3Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouthD10.4Benign neoplasm of tonsilbillableD10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynxbillableD10.6Benign neoplasm of nasopharynxbillableD10.7Benign neoplasm of hypopharynxbillableD10.9Benign neoplasm of pharynx, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 64417high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; AXILLARY NERVE, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64416high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; BRACHIAL PLEXUS, CONTINUOUS INFUSION BY CATHETER (INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT), INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64415high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; BRACHIAL PLEXUS, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64448high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; FEMORAL NERVE, CONTINUOUS INFUSION BY CATHETER (INCLUDING CATHETER PLACEMENT), INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64447high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; FEMORAL NERVE, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 64454high
INJECTION(S), ANESTHETIC AGENT(S) AND/OR STEROID; GENICULAR NERVE BRANCHES, INCLUDING IMAGING GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 91990002high
Benign neoplasm of base of tongue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92442000high
Benign neoplasm of border of tongue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 275491008high
Benign neoplasm of dorsal surface of base of tongue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92078004high
Benign neoplasm of dorsal surface of tongue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 254419002high
Benign neoplasm of frenulum linguae
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92164002high
Benign neoplasm of junctional zone of tongue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D10.1
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of tongue
Frequently asked questions
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