Benign neoplasm of pancreas

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous tumor originating from the exocrine cells of the pancreas. These are typically slow-growing masses that do not metastasize and are often discovered incidentally during imaging for other conditions.

Assign this code when documentation clearly identifies a benign pancreatic neoplasm, such as an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) or serous cystadenoma, that is not specified as endocrine in origin. This code is appropriate for initial diagnosis, surveillance, or management of such benign lesions.

• Carefully distinguish between benign neoplasms of the exocrine pancreas and those of the endocrine pancreas (e.g., insulinoma, glucagonoma), which are coded separately.
• Ensure documentation specifies "benign" and the pancreatic origin; otherwise, query the provider.
• Do not use this code if the neoplasm is described as malignant, uncertain, or of unknown behavior.