Benign neoplasm of eye, part unspecified

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating from an unspecified part of the eye. It indicates a benign tumor that does not invade surrounding tissues or metastasize. This diagnosis is typically made after clinical examination and often confirmed by imaging or biopsy.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a benign neoplasm of the eye, but the specific anatomical location within the eye is not identified. This applies to cases where the physician has diagnosed a benign ocular tumor, but further specificity regarding the exact part (e.g., conjunctiva, retina, choroid) is lacking or not yet determined.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site within the eye is documented; always code to the highest level of specificity.
• Query the physician if the documentation mentions a benign neoplasm of the eye but does not specify the location, to determine if a more precise code can be assigned.
• Differentiate from malignant neoplasms (190.x series) and neoplasms of uncertain behavior (237.x series) based on pathology reports.