Benign neoplasm of heart

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating within the heart tissue. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize to other parts of the body, though their location can still impact cardiac function.

Apply this code when documentation clearly identifies a benign tumor of the heart, such as a myxoma, fibroma, or rhabdomyoma. This diagnosis is often established through imaging studies like echocardiography, MRI, or CT scans, and may be confirmed by biopsy.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "benign" to differentiate from malignant cardiac neoplasms.
• Specify the exact location within the heart (e.g., atrium, ventricle) if provided, as more specific codes may exist in other code sets.
• Do not use this code for metastatic tumors to the heart; those would be coded as secondary malignancies.