ICD-10 D20
Non-Billable HeaderBenign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
About ICD-10-CM D20
ICD-10-CM code D20 represents Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum and peritoneum. This is a non-billable header code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D20). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D20 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D20. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (D17.79)
- benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue (D19.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D20
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D20 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D20.
1 Humana
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D20
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To D20
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D20, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D20 billable? +
No, D20 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block D20 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D20? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D20): benign lipomatous neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (D17.79); benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue (D19.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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