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ICD-10 Code D34: Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
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 thyroid gland 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
currentD10-D36
Official coding notes
Applicable to
- code to identify any functional activity
Use additional code
- code to identify any functional activity
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 PhysicianEndocrinologist
Related codes
D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynxcategoryD11Benign neoplasm of major salivary glandscategoryD12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canalcategoryD13Benign neoplasm of other and ill-defined parts of digestive systemcategoryD14Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory systemcategoryD15Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organscategoryD16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilagecategoryD17Benign lipomatous neoplasmcategoryD18Hemangioma and lymphangioma, any sitecategoryD19Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissuecategoryD20Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneumcategoryD21Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissuecategory
Sibling codes
D10Benign neoplasm of mouth and pharynxD11Benign neoplasm of major salivary glandsD12Benign neoplasm of colon, rectum, anus and anal canalD13Benign neoplasm of other and ill-defined parts of digestive systemD14Benign neoplasm of middle ear and respiratory systemD15Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified intrathoracic organsD16Benign neoplasm of bone and articular cartilageD17Benign lipomatous neoplasmD18Hemangioma and lymphangioma, any siteD19Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissueD20Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneumD21Other benign neoplasms of connective and other soft tissueD22Melanocytic neviD23Other benign neoplasms of skinD24Benign neoplasm of breastD25Leiomyoma of uterusD26Other benign neoplasms of uterusD27Benign neoplasm of ovaryD28Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified female genital organsD29Benign neoplasm of male genital organsD30Benign neoplasm of urinary organsD31Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexaD32Benign neoplasm of meningesD33Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous systemD35Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glandsD36Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
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 92438003high
Benign neoplasm of thyroglossal duct
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92439006high
Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 447768002high
Follicular adenoma of ectopic thyroid tissue
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1388623009high
Follicular thyroid adenoma with papillary architecture
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1381950006high
Oncocytic adenoma of thyroid
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 255033000high
Thyroid adenoma
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D34
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland
Frequently asked questions
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