D31.52

What This Code Means

A non-cancerous tumor that develops in the lacrimal gland or duct on the left side of the eye, which are structures responsible for producing tears. This condition is benign, meaning it does not spread to other parts of the body.

Coding Tips

• •Ensure laterality is correctly documented as left (52) versus right (51) or unspecified (50) to avoid claim denials
• •Verify that imaging or pathology reports confirm the benign nature of the neoplasm before coding, as malignant lacrimal gland tumors use different codes (C69.5-)