C69.1
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of cornea
Malignant neoplasm of cornea
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Malignant Cornea NeoplasmC0153629
- Malignant Cornea TumorC0153629
- Malignant Corneal NeoplasmC0153629
- Malignant Corneal TumorC0153629
- Malignant Neoplasm of CorneaC0153629
- Malignant Neoplasm of the CorneaC0153629
- Malignant Tumor of CorneaC0153629
- Malignant Tumor of the CorneaC0153629
- Malignant neoplasm of corneaC0153629
- Malignant neoplasm of cornea (disorder)C0153629
- Malignant tumor of corneaC0153629
- Malignant tumour of corneaC0153629
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C69.1?
ICD-10-CM code C69.1 represents "Malignant neoplasm of cornea". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C69.1 a billable code?
No, C69.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C69.1.
What chapter is C69.1 in?
C69.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C69.1?
C69.1 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 C69.1?
C69.1 has 3 child codes, including: C69.10 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cornea), C69.11 (Malignant neoplasm of right cornea), C69.12 (Malignant neoplasm of left cornea).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.1?
C69.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153629. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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