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ICD-10 Code D18.01: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

D18.01 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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).

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 hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue 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
D18Hemangioma and lymphangioma, any site
category
D18.0Hemangioma
currentD18.0

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 PhysicianDermatologist

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 17111high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; 15 OR MORE LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17110high
DESTRUCTION (EG, LASER SURGERY, ELECTROSURGERY, CRYOSURGERY, CHEMOSURGERY, SURGICAL CURETTEMENT), OF BENIGN LESIONS OTHER THAN SKIN TAGS OR CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS; UP TO 14 LESIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17107high
DESTRUCTION OF CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS (EG, LASER TECHNIQUE); 10.0 TO 50.0 SQ CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17106high
DESTRUCTION OF CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS (EG, LASER TECHNIQUE); LESS THAN 10 SQ CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 17108high
DESTRUCTION OF CUTANEOUS VASCULAR PROLIFERATIVE LESIONS (EG, LASER TECHNIQUE); OVER 50.0 SQ CM
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11420high
EXCISION, BENIGN LESION INCLUDING MARGINS, EXCEPT SKIN TAG (UNLESS LISTED ELSEWHERE), SCALP, NECK, HANDS, FEET, GENITALIA; EXCISED DIAMETER 0.5 CM OR LESS
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeD18.01
SystemICD10
Display nameHemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
ChapterNeoplasms (C00-D49)
BlockBenign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
AngioendotheliomaAngiomaAngiomaCyst(colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention)Eosinophilia(allergic) (idiopathic) (secondary)GlomangiomaGlomangiomyomaHemangioendotheliomaHemangiomaHemangiomaHemangiomaHemangioma

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