D31.31
BillableBenign neoplasm of right choroid
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A noncancerous tumor of the choroid, which is the blood vessel layer in the back of the right eye.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as right eye in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Distinguish from malignant choroidal melanoma (C69.3-) which requires different coding
Code Hierarchy
└D31Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa└D31.3Benign neoplasm of choroid└D31.31Benign neoplasm of right choroid
└D31.31Benign neoplasm of right choroid