Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

This code describes a non-cancerous growth originating from the protective membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain. These tumors are typically slow-growing and do not spread to other parts of the body, but their size and location can still cause neurological symptoms due to compression of brain tissue.

This code is appropriate for documented cases of benign meningioma affecting the cerebral meninges. Supporting documentation should include pathology reports confirming the benign nature of the tumor and imaging studies (e.g., MRI, CT scan) identifying its location. It is used when the patient is being treated for or monitored for this specific condition.

• Differentiate from malignant meningioma (192.1) or meningioma of other intracranial sites.
• Ensure documentation specifies "benign" and "cerebral meninges" to support this code.
• Consider sequencing with codes for any associated neurological symptoms or complications caused by the tumor.