ICD-10 Code D30.22 – Benign neoplasm of left ureter (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D30.22 – Benign neoplasm of left ureter
What it is
This code identifies a noncancerous tumor located in the left ureter, the tube that carries urine from the left kidney to the bladder. It indicates benign tissue growth rather than malignant disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have hematuria, flank pain, urinary obstruction, or the lesion may be found incidentally on imaging or endoscopy.
When to use this code
Use D30.22 when the provider documents a benign neoplasm specifically in the left ureter. Code it for confirmed benign tumors, including cases noted on pathology, imaging, or operative findings. If the record only says “ureteral mass” or the side is not stated, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for malignant ureteral tumors, uncertain behavior, or tumors in the right ureter or unspecified ureter. Check documentation if the lesion is inflammatory, obstructive, or otherwise not confirmed as benign.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and benign behavior in the provider’s note or pathology report before coding D30.22.