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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for retina nevus

D31.2

Benign neoplasm of retina

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Nevus › retina”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding retina nevus

The ICD-10-CM code for retina nevus is D31.2 (Benign neoplasm of retina).

Within D31 (benign neoplasm of eye and adnexa), D31.2 is specifically for benign neoplasm of retina. Related codes cover conjunctiva (D31.0), cornea (D31.1), choroid (D31.3), ciliary body (D31.4), lacrimal gland and duct (D31.5), unspecified site of orbit (D31.6) and unspecified part of eye (D31.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: D31.20 (retina), D31.21 (retina) and D31.22 (retina).

Don't report D31.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: dark area on retina (D49.81), hemangioma of retina (D49.81), neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81) and retinal freckle (D49.81).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for D31.2)

  • dark area on retina (D49.81)
  • hemangioma of retina (D49.81)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81)
  • retinal freckle (D49.81)

Common questions about retina nevus ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for retina nevus?

D31.2 — Benign neoplasm of retina (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is D31.2 billable?

No. D31.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.