D31.22 Benign neoplasm of left retina

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from D31 Benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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-)

Applies from D31.2 Benign neoplasm of retina

Excludes1 (never code together)

• dark area on retina (D49.81)
• hemangioma of retina (D49.81)
• neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81)
• retinal freckle (D49.81)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 124-125 in MDC 02.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 224.5 Benign neoplasm of retina (approximate)

Nearby codes

• D31.11 Benign neoplasm of right cornea
• D31.12 Benign neoplasm of left cornea
• D31.2 Benign neoplasm of retina
• D31.20 Benign neoplasm of unspecified retina
• D31.21 Benign neoplasm of right retina
• D31.22 Benign neoplasm of left retina (this code)
• D31.3 Benign neoplasm of choroid
• D31.30 Benign neoplasm of unspecified choroid
• D31.31 Benign neoplasm of right choroid
• D31.32 Benign neoplasm of left choroid
• D31.4 Benign neoplasm of ciliary body