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ICD-10 Code D32.9: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
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 meninges, unspecified 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
D32Benign neoplasm of meninges
currentD32
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Meningioma NOS
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
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 724171006high
Benign meningioma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 109913001high
Benign neoplasm of meninges
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 765202001high
Familial multiple benign meningioma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 277527003high
Melanocytoma of meninges
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 393566004high
Meningioma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D32.9
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecifiedBenign neoplasm of meninges
Frequently asked questions
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