D31.6
Non-billableBenign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit
D31.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D31.60 for billing.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHTumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain. Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them.…
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Includes
- •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
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •benign neoplasm of orbital bone (D16.4)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code D31.6?
- D31.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Benign neoplasm of unspecified site of orbit". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is D31.6 a billable code?
- No — D31.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D31.60) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of D31.6?
- D31.6 has 3 more specific child codes, including D31.60, D31.61, D31.62.
- What is excluded from D31.6?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): benign neoplasm of orbital bone (D16.4).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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