D10.5 vs D14.1
D10.5 (Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx) compared with D14.1 (Benign neoplasm of larynx), from the official CMS tabular data. Do not report these codes together: the official tabular list marks them Excludes1.
Can these codes be reported together?
No — do not report together. D10.5 carries an Excludes1 note covering D14.1: “benign neoplasm of epiglottis NOS (D14.1)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
No — do not report together. D10.5 carries an Excludes1 note covering D14.1: “benign neoplasm of epiglottis, suprahyoid portion (D14.1)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
No — do not report together. D14.1 carries an Excludes1 note covering D10.5: “benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect (D10.5)”
Sole exception: when the two conditions are documented as unrelated to each other (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
Side by side
| D10.5Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx | D14.1Benign neoplasm of larynx | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of other parts of oropharynx is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D10.5). | Benign neoplasm of larynx is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D14.1). |
| Includes | Benign neoplasm of epiglottis, anterior aspect Benign neoplasm of tonsillar fossa Benign neoplasm of tonsillar pillars Benign neoplasm of vallecula | Adenomatous polyp of larynx Benign neoplasm of epiglottis (suprahyoid portion) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources