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C69.2

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of retina

Malignant neoplasm of retina

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

Parent Code

C69

Child Codes

3

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-)
  • dark area on retina (D49.81)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81)
  • retinal freckle (D49.81)

Child Codes (3)

C69.20

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina

BillableC69.21

Malignant neoplasm of right retina

BillableC69.22

Malignant neoplasm of left retina

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of retina?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of retina is C69.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of retina". C69.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C69.2 mean?

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

Is C69.2 a billable code?

No, C69.2 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 C69.2.

What chapter is C69.2 in?

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

What codes cannot be used with C69.2?

C69.2 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-); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under C69.2?

C69.2 has 3 child codes, including: C69.20 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina), C69.21 (Malignant neoplasm of right retina), C69.22 (Malignant neoplasm of left retina).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.2?

C69.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024622. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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