Benign neoplasm of choroid

This code identifies a non-cancerous growth originating from the choroid, the vascular layer of the eye located between the retina and the sclera. These benign tumors are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize, but can affect vision depending on their size and location.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a benign neoplasm, such as a choroidal nevus or hemangioma, is present in the choroid. This diagnosis is often made following ophthalmoscopic examination, B-scan ultrasonography, or fluorescein angiography.

• Differentiate carefully between benign and malignant choroidal neoplasms; malignant melanoma of the choroid would be coded elsewhere.
• Ensure documentation specifies the choroid as the primary site of the benign neoplasm, not an adjacent structure.
• Consider additional codes for any associated visual disturbances or complications, such as retinal detachment, if documented.