Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland

This code signifies a non-cancerous growth originating in the adrenal gland. These benign tumors, such as adenomas, are typically discovered incidentally during imaging studies performed for other reasons and often do not cause symptoms.

Assign this code when medical record documentation clearly states a diagnosis of a benign neoplasm or tumor of the adrenal gland. This is appropriate for incidental findings on CT or MRI scans, or following pathological confirmation after adrenalectomy for a non-malignant mass.

• Ensure documentation specifies "benign" to differentiate from malignant adrenal neoplasms.
• Do not use for adrenal hyperplasia or cysts, which have distinct codes.
• If the specific type of benign neoplasm (e.g., adenoma) is documented, consider if a more specific ICD-9 code is available.