Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 211.8
Benign neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
  • Short description: Ben neo peritoneum.
  • ICD-9-CM 211.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 211.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 211.8.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 211.8: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 211.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D20.0 Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of retroperitoneum
    Or:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D20.1 Benign neoplasm of soft tissue of peritoneum
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benign neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of retroperitoneum
  • Benign neoplasm of mesothelial tissue of peritoneum
  • Benign neoplasm of peritoneum
  • Benign neoplasm of the peritoneum
  • Benign neoplasm, mesothelial tissue of peritoneum
  • Benign neoplasm, peritoneum
  • Benign neoplasm, soft tissue of retroperitoneum
Applies To
  • Mesentery
  • Mesocolon
  • Omentum
  • Retroperitoneal tissue
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