ICD-10 D32.9
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM D32.9
ICD-10-CM code D32.9 represents Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D32). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D32.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for D32.9
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
D32.9 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 12). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under D32.9. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Meningioma NOS
Medicare Advantage HCC Impact
Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.
Medicare LCD Coverage for D32.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D32.9 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D32.9.
2 Aetna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D32.9
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 95940 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing CMS LCD
- G0453 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing CMS LCD
- C8931 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
- C8936 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
- C8934 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
- C8932 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
- C8935 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
- C8933 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography CMS LCD
Convert D32.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D32.9 | 2252 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D32.9
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D32.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D32.9 billable? +
Yes, D32.9 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 D32.9? +
ICD-10 D32.9 includes: Meningioma NOS.
Does D32.9 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. D32.9 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D32.9? +
Procedures frequently paired with D32.9 include: 95940, G0453, C8931, C8936, C8934.
What ICD-9 codes does D32.9 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D32.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2252. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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