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ICD-10 Code D14.0: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
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 middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses 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
D14Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory system
currentD14
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- benign neoplasm of auricular canal (external) (D22.2-, D23.2-)
- benign neoplasm of bone of ear (D16.4)
- benign neoplasm of bone of nose (D16.4)
- benign neoplasm of cartilage of ear (D21.0)
- benign neoplasm of ear (external)(skin) (D22.2-, D23.2-)
- benign neoplasm of nose NOS (D36.7)
- benign neoplasm of skin of nose (D22.39, D23.39)
- benign neoplasm of olfactory bulb (D33.3)
- benign neoplasm of posterior margin of septum and choanae (D10.6)
- polyp of accessory sinus (J33.8)
- polyp of ear (middle) (H74.4)
- polyp of nasal (cavity) (J33.-)
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
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Related codes
Sibling codes
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 30460high
RHINOPLASTY FOR NASAL DEFORMITY SECONDARY TO CONGENITAL CLEFT LIP AND/OR PALATE, INCLUDING COLUMELLAR LENGTHENING; TIP ONLY
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 30462high
RHINOPLASTY FOR NASAL DEFORMITY SECONDARY TO CONGENITAL CLEFT LIP AND/OR PALATE, INCLUDING COLUMELLAR LENGTHENING; TIP, SEPTUM, OSTEOTOMIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 30410high
RHINOPLASTY, PRIMARY; COMPLETE, EXTERNAL PARTS INCLUDING BONY PYRAMID, LATERAL AND ALAR CARTILAGES, AND/OR ELEVATION OF NASAL TIP
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 30420high
RHINOPLASTY, PRIMARY; INCLUDING MAJOR SEPTAL REPAIR
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 30400high
RHINOPLASTY, PRIMARY; LATERAL AND ALAR CARTILAGES AND/OR ELEVATION OF NASAL TIP
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 30435high
RHINOPLASTY, SECONDARY; INTERMEDIATE REVISION (BONY WORK WITH OSTEOTOMIES)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 734078009high
Adenoma of middle ear
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 91961008high
Benign neoplasm of accessory sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92046007high
Benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92093000high
Benign neoplasm of ethmoidal sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92094006high
Benign neoplasm of eustachian tube
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92115005high
Benign neoplasm of frontal sinus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D14.0
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Frequently asked questions
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