2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D31.00

Benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva

ICD-10-CM Code:
D31.00
ICD-10 Code for:
Benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors
      (D10-D36)
      • Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa
        (D31)

D31.00 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code D31.0 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic conjunctiva .

Unspecified diagnosis codes like D31.00 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Benign neoplasm of canthus
  • Benign neoplasm of conjunctiva
  • Benign neoplasm of lacrimal caruncle
  • Bulbar conjunctival cyst
  • Conjunctival cystoid nevus
  • Dermoid cyst of conjunctiva
  • Dermoid cyst of eye proper
  • Dermoid cyst of eye proper
  • Dermoid cyst of limbal conjunctiva
  • Dermoid cyst of orbit proper
  • Dermoid cyst of orbit proper
  • Focal lesion of bulbar conjunctiva
  • Focal lesion of palpebral conjunctiva
  • Lacrimal caruncle finding
  • Lump in caruncle of eye
  • Nevus of conjunctiva
  • Palpebral conjunctiva papilloma
  • Papilloma of caruncle
  • Papilloma of conjunctiva
  • Pedunculated conjunctival papilloma
  • Primary acquired melanosis of conjunctiva without atypia
  • Sessile conjunctival papilloma

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Conjunctiva

    the mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball.
  • Conjunctival Diseases

    diseases involving the conjunctiva.
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms

    tumors or cancer of the conjunctiva.
  • Lacrimal Apparatus

    the tear-forming and tear-conducting system which includes the lacrimal glands, eyelid margins, conjunctival sac, and the tear drainage system.

Convert D31.00 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 224.3 - Benign neo conjunctiva
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

The parent code D31.0 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »conjunctiva
C69.0C79.49D09.2D31.0D48.7D49.89

Patient Education


Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Eye Diseases

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

Common eye problems include:

  • Refractive errors
  • Cataracts - clouded lenses
  • Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma
  • Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
  • Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision
  • Diabetic eye problems
  • Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye

Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation.

NIH: National Eye Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.