D32 vs D33
D32 (Benign neoplasm of meninges) compared with D33 (Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system), 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. D33 carries an Excludes1 note covering D32: “benign neoplasm of meninges (D32.-)”
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
| D32Benign neoplasm of meninges | D33Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Benign neoplasm of meninges is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D32). | Benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D33). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources