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C69.5

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct

Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct

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

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal sac
  • Malignant neoplasm of nasolacrimal duct

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)

C69.50

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and duct

BillableC69.51

Malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct

BillableC69.52

Malignant neoplasm of left lacrimal gland and duct

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct is C69.5. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct". C69.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C69.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C69.5 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C69.5 a billable code?

No, C69.5 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 C69.5.

What chapter is C69.5 in?

C69.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C69.5?

C69.5 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 C69.5?

C69.5 has 3 child codes, including: C69.50 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and duct), C69.51 (Malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct), C69.52 (Malignant neoplasm of left lacrimal gland and duct).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.5?

C69.5 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496834, C0346932, C0346931. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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