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D21.2

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

D21
  • • benign neoplasm of articular cartilage (D16.-)
  • • benign neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (D14.1)
  • • benign neoplasm of cartilage of nose (D14.0)
  • • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (D24.-)
  • • benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (D36.1-)
  • • benign neoplasm of peritoneum (D20.1)
  • • benign neoplasm of retroperitoneum (D20.0)
  • • benign neoplasm of uterine ligament, any (D28.2)
  • • benign neoplasm of vascular tissue (D18.-)
  • • hemangioma (D18.0-)
  • • lipomatous neoplasm (D17.-)
  • • lymphangioma (D18.1)
  • • uterine leiomyoma (D25.-)

Child Codes (3)

D21.20Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hipD21.21Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right lower limb, including hipD21.22Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code D21.2 represents benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip. This code falls under the Neoplasms (C00-D49) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under D21.2. Coders should note that D21.2 has 13 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D21.2?

ICD-10-CM code D21.2 is "Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of lower limb, including hip". It belongs to the category: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Is D21.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, D21.2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with D21.2?

D21.2 has 13 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in D21

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

D21.0Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of head, face and neckD21.1Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulderD21.3Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of thoraxD21.4Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of abdomenD21.5Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of pelvisD21.6Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of trunk, unspecifiedD21.9Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeD21.2
BillableNo — Header code
ParentD21
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes113 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)