Benign neoplasm of urinary organ, site unspecified

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating from any part of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) when the specific anatomical location of the neoplasm is not documented. It indicates a benign tumor without further specification of its exact site within the urinary tract.

Use this code when medical record documentation confirms a benign neoplasm of a urinary organ, but the physician's notes do not specify the exact organ or sub-site (e.g., "benign urinary tract tumor"). This code is appropriate when a more specific benign neoplasm code for a urinary organ cannot be assigned due to lack of detail.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific benign neoplasm code for a urinary organ (e.g., bladder, kidney) can be identified from the documentation.
• Query the physician for clarification of the specific site if possible to allow for more precise coding.
• This code should not be used for malignant neoplasms or neoplasms of uncertain/unknown behavior.