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D29.20 vs D29.22

D29.20 (Benign neoplasm of unspecified testis) compared with D29.22 (Benign neoplasm of left testis), from the official CMS tabular data. D29.20 and D29.22 code the same condition on opposite sides.

Relationship

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Laterality relationship

D29.20
Unspecified
Benign neoplasm of unspecified testis
D29.22
Left
Benign neoplasm of left testis

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. D29.20 and D29.22 name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

D29.20Benign neoplasm of unspecified testisD29.22Benign neoplasm of left testis
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationC00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
DefinitionBenign neoplasm of unspecified testis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D29.20).Benign neoplasm of left testis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D29.22).
Includes
benign neoplasm of skin of male genital organs
benign neoplasm of skin of male genital organs
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