ICD-10 D21.3
Billable / SpecificBenign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of thorax
About ICD-10-CM D21.3
ICD-10-CM code D21.3 represents Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of thorax. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D21). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D21.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D21.3. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Benign neoplasm of axilla
- Benign neoplasm of diaphragm
- Benign neoplasm of great vessels
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with D21.3. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- benign neoplasm of heart (D15.1)
- benign neoplasm of mediastinum (D15.2)
- benign neoplasm of thymus (D15.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for D21.3
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D21.3 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D21.3.
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1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D21.3
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert D21.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D21.3 | 2154 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D21.3
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D21.3, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D21.3 billable? +
Yes, D21.3 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 D21.3? +
ICD-10 D21.3 includes: Benign neoplasm of axilla; Benign neoplasm of diaphragm; Benign neoplasm of great vessels.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for D21.3? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with D21.3): benign neoplasm of heart (D15.1); benign neoplasm of mediastinum (D15.2); benign neoplasm of thymus (D15.0)
What ICD-9 codes does D21.3 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D21.3 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2154. 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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