Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 224.7
Benign neoplasm of lacrimal duct
  • Short description: Ben neo lacrimal duct.
  • ICD-9-CM 224.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 224.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 224.7.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 224.7: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 224.7 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM D31.50 Benign neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and duct
Approximate Synonyms
  • Benign neoplasm, lacrimal duct or sac
  • Benign tumor of lacrimal drainage structure
Applies To
  • Lacrimal sac
  • Nasolacrimal duct
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