Benign neoplasm of pancreas, except islets of Langerhans

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous tumor originating from the exocrine cells of the pancreas. These benign growths do not spread to other parts of the body but can still cause symptoms due to their size or location.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a benign pancreatic neoplasm, excluding those arising from the islet cells. This is appropriate for conditions like serous cystadenomas or mucinous cystadenomas of the pancreas. Use when pathology reports definitively state "benign" and specify pancreatic origin, not islet cell.

• Differentiate carefully between benign and malignant pancreatic neoplasms; malignancy requires a different code series.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly excludes islet cell tumors (e.g., insulinoma, glucagonoma), which have their own specific codes.
• Code any associated symptoms or complications, such as abdominal pain or jaundice, as secondary diagnoses.