Benign neoplasm of stomach

This code represents a non-cancerous growth or tumor originating in the stomach tissue. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize to other parts of the body. They are often discovered incidentally during endoscopy or imaging studies.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a benign neoplasm of the stomach, such as a gastric polyp or leiomyoma, that is not specified as a carcinoid tumor. This code is appropriate for initial diagnosis, surveillance, or treatment of such benign growths. Supporting documentation includes pathology reports confirming benignity and endoscopic findings.

• Ensure the pathology report explicitly states "benign" for the stomach neoplasm.
• Differentiate carefully from malignant neoplasms (C codes) and neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37.x).
• Remember the Excludes1 note: never code with D3A.092 (benign carcinoid tumor of the stomach).