ICD-10 D33.2
Billable / Specific HCC v28: 12Benign neoplasm of brain, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM D33.2
ICD-10-CM code D33.2 represents Benign neoplasm of brain, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Neoplasms chapter (block D33). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM D33.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Tips for D33.2
Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.
D33.2 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.
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 D33.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list D33.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing D33.2.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with D33.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 70553 MRI brain with and without contrast — migraine, headache, encephalopathy, brain cancer, epilepsy, brain neoplasm, cognitive decline, MS, hydrocephalus, aphasia, numbness Radiology
- 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
- 95941 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing CMS LCD
Convert D33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D33.2 | 2250 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To D33.2
Other codes in section D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors).
ICD-10 D33.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code D33.2 billable? +
Yes, D33.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
Does D33.2 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +
Yes. D33.2 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 12. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with D33.2? +
Procedures frequently paired with D33.2 include: 70553, 95940, G0453, C8931, C8936.
What ICD-9 codes does D33.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, D33.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2250. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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