D30.2 vs D30.3
D30.2 (Benign neoplasm of ureter) compared with D30.3 (Benign neoplasm of bladder), 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. D30.2 carries an Excludes1 note covering D30.3: “benign neoplasm of ureteric orifice of bladder (D30.3)”
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
| D30.2Benign neoplasm of ureter | D30.3Benign neoplasm of bladder | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of ureter is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D30.2). | Benign neoplasm of bladder is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (D30.3). |
| Includes | — | Benign neoplasm of ureteric orifice of bladder Benign neoplasm of urethral orifice of bladder |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources