Question 1

Is D35 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, D35 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 D35 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code D35 represents Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands. 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 D35 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code D35 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 D35?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for D35 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 are excluded from D35?

Accepted Answer

Code D35 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: benign neoplasm of endocrine pancreas (D13.7); benign neoplasm of ovary (D27.-); benign neoplasm of testis (D29.2.-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with D35 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with D35?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding D35, consider adding codes for: code to identify any functional activity. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

D352026

Excludes14Not coded together

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes8Additional information