Question 1

Is D27 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D27 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code D27 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D27 represents Benign neoplasm of ovary. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code D27 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D27 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code D27?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D27 is section:D10-D36 (Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors (D10-D36)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from D27?

Accepted Answer

Code D27 has Type 2 Excludes including: corpus albicans cyst (N83.2-); corpus luteum cyst (N83.1-); endometrial cyst (N80.1-) and 4 more conditions. These conditions are not included in D27 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with D27?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding D27, consider adding codes for: code to identify any functional activity.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

D272026

Excludes27Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes8Additional information

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one