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C69.3

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of choroid

Malignant neoplasm of choroid

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-)

Child Codes (3)

C69.30

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified choroid

BillableC69.31

Malignant neoplasm of right choroid

BillableC69.32

Malignant neoplasm of left choroid

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of choroid is C69.3. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of choroid". C69.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C69.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C69.3 represents "Malignant neoplasm of choroid". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C69.3 a billable code?

No, C69.3 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 C69.3.

What chapter is C69.3 in?

C69.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C69.3?

C69.3 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 C69.3?

C69.3 has 3 child codes, including: C69.30 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified choroid), C69.31 (Malignant neoplasm of right choroid), C69.32 (Malignant neoplasm of left choroid).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.3?

C69.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153630. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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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.