D21.6 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of trunk, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for D21.6 ICD 10 code:

Benign neoplasm of connctv/soft tiss of trunk, unsp

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to D21.6 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

D21.6 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about D21.6 ICD 10 code

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

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