ICD10BillableValid for clinical use
ICD-10 Code D15.1: Benign neoplasm of heart
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 heart 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
D15Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organs
currentD15
Official coding notes
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- benign neoplasm of great vessels (D21.3)
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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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
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Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D15.1
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of heart
Frequently asked questions
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