D27 vs D35
D27 (Benign neoplasm of ovary) compared with D35 (Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands), 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. D35 carries an Excludes1 note covering D27: “benign neoplasm of ovary (D27.-)”
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
| D27Benign neoplasm of ovary | D35Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of ovary is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D27). | Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D35). |
| Use additional code | code to identify any functional activity. | code to identify any functional activity |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources