Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D31

Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa

ICD-10-CM Code:
D31
ICD-10 Code for:
Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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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 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa

Non-specific codes like D31 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa:

  • D31.0 for Benign neoplasm of conjunctiva - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.00 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.01 for Benign neoplasm of right conjunctiva - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.02 for Benign neoplasm of left conjunctiva - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.1 for Benign neoplasm of cornea - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.10 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified cornea - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.11 for Benign neoplasm of right cornea - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.12 for Benign neoplasm of left cornea - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.2 for Benign neoplasm of retina - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.20 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified retina - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.21 for Benign neoplasm of right retina - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.22 for Benign neoplasm of left retina - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.3 for Benign neoplasm of choroid - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.30 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified choroid - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.31 for Benign neoplasm of right choroid - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.32 for Benign neoplasm of left choroid - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.4 for Benign neoplasm of ciliary body - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.40 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified ciliary body - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.41 for Benign neoplasm of right ciliary body - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.42 for Benign neoplasm of left ciliary body - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.5 for Benign neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.50 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and duct - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.51 for Benign neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.52 for Benign neoplasm of left lacrimal gland and duct - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.6 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.60 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.61 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of right orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.62 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of left orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • D31.9 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of eye - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.90 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.91 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of right eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use D31.92 for Benign neoplasm of unspecified part of left eye - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • benign neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid D21.0
  • benign neoplasm of optic nerve D33.3
  • benign neoplasm of skin of eyelid D22.1 D23.1

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.