Benign neoplasm of eyeball, except conjunctiva, cornea, retina, and choroid

This code signifies a non-cancerous growth originating from the structural components of the eyeball, excluding the conjunctiva, cornea, retina, and choroid. This includes benign tumors affecting the sclera, ciliary body, iris, or vitreous humor.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a benign neoplasm of the eyeball, such as an iris nevus, ciliary body adenoma, or scleral fibroma. It is appropriate when the physician explicitly states the tumor is benign and identifies its location within the eyeball, excluding the specified structures.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the neoplasm is benign; otherwise, consider an unspecified or malignant code.
• Verify the exact location of the neoplasm within the eyeball to rule out more specific codes for conjunctiva, cornea, retina, or choroid.
• Do not use this code for inflammatory lesions or cysts unless they are explicitly diagnosed as benign neoplasms.