Benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating from the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and covering the white part of the eye. These lesions are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize.

Use this code when documentation confirms a benign neoplasm of the conjunctiva without specifying the exact location (e.g., bulbar, palpebral, or fornix). This is appropriate when the physician's notes indicate "benign conjunctival tumor" or "conjunctival nevus, unspecified."

• Avoid using this code if the specific location of the benign conjunctival neoplasm is documented; instead, use a more precise subcategory.
• Do not use this code for malignant or uncertain neoplasms of the conjunctiva.
• Ensure the pathology report or physician's diagnosis explicitly states "benign" to support this code.