Benign neoplasm of endocrine gland, site unspecified

This code signifies the presence of a non-cancerous growth originating from an endocrine gland, where the specific gland involved is not documented. These benign neoplasms are typically slow-growing and do not metastasize, but can still cause symptoms due to hormone overproduction or mass effect.

Use this code when a benign endocrine neoplasm is diagnosed, but the medical record lacks specificity regarding the affected endocrine gland (e.g., "benign endocrine tumor"). This code is appropriate when the physician's documentation explicitly states "site unspecified" or when no further detail about the gland is available.

• Avoid using this code if the specific endocrine gland is identified; instead, code to the more precise site.
• Review pathology reports carefully for definitive diagnoses and site specificity.
• Consider querying the provider for clarification if the documentation is ambiguous regarding the tumor's exact location.