Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of right orbit

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth within the right orbital cavity, without further specification of its exact location within the orbit. It indicates a benign tumor affecting the structures surrounding the right eyeball, such as orbital fat, connective tissue, or muscle, where the precise origin is not documented.

Apply this code when medical record documentation confirms a benign neoplasm in the right orbit, but the physician's notes do not specify a more precise anatomical site (e.g., lacrimal gland, optic nerve sheath). This code is appropriate when imaging studies or pathology reports confirm benignity and laterality, but lack granular detail regarding the tumor's specific orbital subsite.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "benign" and "right orbit."
• Avoid using this code if a more specific orbital site (e.g., lacrimal gland, optic nerve) is documented; instead, use the appropriate D31.x code.
• Confirm laterality; if the neoplasm is in the left orbit, a different code (D31.62) would be assigned.