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ICD-10 Code D35.6: Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia
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 aortic body and other paraganglia 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
D35Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands
currentD35
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Benign tumor of glomus jugulare
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
Related codes
D35.0Benign neoplasm of adrenal glandcategoryD35.1Benign neoplasm of parathyroid glandcodeD35.2Benign neoplasm of pituitary glandcodeD35.3Benign neoplasm of craniopharyngeal ductcodeD35.4Benign neoplasm of pineal glandcodeD35.5Benign neoplasm of carotid bodycodeD35.7Benign neoplasm of other specified endocrine glandscodeD35.9Benign neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecifiedcode
Sibling codes
D35.0Benign neoplasm of adrenal glandD35.1Benign neoplasm of parathyroid glandbillableD35.2Benign neoplasm of pituitary glandbillableD35.3Benign neoplasm of craniopharyngeal ductbillableD35.4Benign neoplasm of pineal glandbillableD35.5Benign neoplasm of carotid bodybillableD35.7Benign neoplasm of other specified endocrine glandsbillableD35.9Benign neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecifiedbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 70545high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, HEAD; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70544high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, HEAD; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70546high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, HEAD; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S), FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SEQUENCES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70548high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, NECK; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70547high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, NECK; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70549high
MAGNETIC RESONANCE ANGIOGRAPHY, NECK; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL(S), FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SEQUENCES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 91979007high
Benign neoplasm of aortic body
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92121009high
Benign neoplasm of glomus jugulare
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92266009high
Benign neoplasm of para-aortic body
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 92267000high
Benign neoplasm of paraganglion
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
D35.6
Common synonyms
Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia
Frequently asked questions
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