D31.62

What This Code Means

A non-cancerous tumor or growth in the left eye socket (orbit) where the specific location within the orbit has not been identified. This type of growth is benign, meaning it does not spread to other parts of the body.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the exact site within the left orbit cannot be determined; if a specific location is documented (such as lacrimal gland, extraocular muscle, or optic nerve), use a more specific D31.6x code
• •Ensure laterality is correctly captured as 'left' (the '2' in the code); verify documentation specifies left orbit to avoid miscoding as right orbit (D31.61) or bilateral (D31.63)