Benign neoplasm of left cornea

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth or tumor located on the left cornea of the eye. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize, but can affect vision depending on their size and location.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies a benign neoplasm specifically affecting the left cornea. This diagnosis is typically made after an ophthalmological examination, often including slit-lamp biomicroscopy and potentially biopsy.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "benign" and clearly indicates the "left" eye.
• Do not confuse with malignant neoplasms of the cornea (C69.4-).
• If later determined to be uncertain behavior or malignant, a different code will be required.