Benign neoplasm of unspecified cornea

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth or tumor originating from the cornea, the transparent outer layer of the eye, where the specific location on the cornea is not documented. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a benign corneal neoplasm without further specification of its exact corneal location (e.g., central, peripheral). This is appropriate when the ophthalmologist's notes describe a corneal lesion confirmed as benign, but the precise anatomical site within the cornea is not detailed.

• Avoid using this code if the specific corneal location (e.g., limbus, central cornea) is documented; instead, use a more specific D31.1- subcategory.
• Ensure the pathology report or physician's notes explicitly state the neoplasm is benign.
• Do not use for malignant corneal neoplasms (C69.4-) or for uncertain/unknown behavior (D48.7).