2025 ICD-10-CM code D35.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Benign neoplasms, except benign neuroendocrine tumors - D35.2 Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49) Feed
Benign neoplasm of the pituitary gland.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, or hormonal abnormalities attributable to the pituitary tumor, or the need for monitoring of an incidentally discovered tumor.
- Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- D35 Benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands D35.0 Benign neoplasm of adrenal gland D35.1 Benign neoplasm of parathyroid gland D35.2 Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland D35.3 Benign neoplasm of craniopharyngeal duct D35.4 Benign neoplasm of pineal gland D35.5 Benign neoplasm of carotid body D35.6 Benign neoplasm of aortic body and other paraganglia D35.7 Benign neoplasm of other specified endocrine glands D35.8 Benign neoplasm: Pluriglandular involvement D35.9 Benign neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified
In simple words: A non-cancerous tumor in the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones controlling many bodily functions.
A noncancerous growth in the pituitary gland, which is a small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones that regulate many bodily functions.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with irregular menstrual cycles and galactorrhea. MRI reveals a small, non-cancerous tumor in her pituitary gland. This is coded as D35.2., A 45-year-old male experiences headaches and visual disturbances. Imaging studies show a benign pituitary adenoma pressing on the optic chiasm. This is coded as D35.2., A patient undergoes an MRI of the brain for an unrelated reason, and a small, incidentally discovered benign pituitary tumor is found, with no associated signs or symptoms. This is also coded as D35.2.
Documentation should include imaging findings (e.g., MRI, CT) confirming the presence of a benign pituitary neoplasm, as well as relevant clinical findings, hormonal assays, and details of associated symptoms.
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