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C69

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C69-C72

Child Codes

9

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Child Codes (9)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa is C69. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa". C69 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C69 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C69 represents “Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C69 a billable code?

No, C69 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under C69.

What chapter is C69 in?

C69 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C69?

C69 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-); malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-).

What are the subcategories under C69?

C69 has 9 child codes, including: C69.0 (Malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva), C69.1 (Malignant neoplasm of cornea), C69.2 (Malignant neoplasm of retina), C69.3 (Malignant neoplasm of choroid), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C69?

C69 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494160. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C69 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C69?

C69 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D0Z (Malignant neoplasms of eye or ocular adnexa, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.