C69.21

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of right retina

Malignant neoplasm of right retina

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C69.2

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of right retina is C69.21. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of right retina". C69.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C69.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C69.21 represents "Malignant neoplasm of right retina". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C69.21 a billable code?

Yes, C69.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C69.21 in?

C69.21 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C69.21?

C69.21 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 SNOMED CT codes does C69.21 map to?

C69.21 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 15977871000119107, 1080971000119102, 423673009, 1081011000119102, 93987004, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.21?

C69.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845906. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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