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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

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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-)

Child Codes (9)

C69.0

Malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva

C69.1

Malignant neoplasm of cornea

C69.2

Malignant neoplasm of retina

C69.3

Malignant neoplasm of choroid

C69.4

Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body

C69.5

Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct

C69.6

Malignant neoplasm of orbit

C69.8

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of eye and adnexa

C69.9

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C69?

ICD-10-CM code C69 represents "Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa". It 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.

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