ICD-10 D10.5
Billable / SpecificBenign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx
About ICD-10-CM D10.5
ICD-10-CM code D10.5 represents Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D10). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D10.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D10.5. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect
- Benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa
- Benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars
- Benign neoplasm of vallecula
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D10.5. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1)
- benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D10.5
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D10.5 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D10.5.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D10.5
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Convert D10.5 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| D10.5 | 2106 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D10.5
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D10.5, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D10.5 billable? +
Yes, D10.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to D10.5? +
ICD-10 D10.5 includes: Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect; Benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa; Benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars, and 1 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D10.5? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D10.5): benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1); benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)
What ICD-9 codes does D10.5 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D10.5 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2106. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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