D31.6

Non-billable

Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit

Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D10-D36

Parent Code

D31

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Benign neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
  • Benign neoplasm of extraocular muscle
  • Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit
  • Benign neoplasm of retrobulbar tissue
  • Benign neoplasm of retro-ocular tissue

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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-)
  • benign neoplasm of orbital bone (D16.4)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D31.6?

ICD-10-CM code D31.6 represents "Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D31.6 a billable code?

No, D31.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D31.6.

What chapter is D31.6 in?

D31.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D31.6?

D31.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: 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-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under D31.6?

D31.6 has 3 child codes, including: D31.60 (Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified orbit), D31.61 (Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of right orbit), D31.62 (Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of left orbit).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D31.6?

D31.6 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0154023, C2103040, C2869547, C2103063, C2869548, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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