C69.6
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of orbit
Malignant neoplasm of orbit
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
- Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscle
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit
- Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissue
- Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissue
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Neoplasm of the OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Orbit NeoplasmC0153626
- Malignant Orbit TumorC0153626
- Malignant Orbital NeoplasmC0153626
- Malignant Orbital TumorC0153626
- Malignant Tumor of OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Tumor of the OrbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of orbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of orbit (disorder)C0153626
- Malignant orbital tumorC0153626
- Malignant orbital tumourC0153626
- Malignant tumor of orbitC0153626
- Malignant tumour of orbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbitC0346934
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit (disorder)C0346934
- Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscleC0864969
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbitC2064622
- Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissueC2845917
- Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissueC2845918
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of orbit?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of orbit is C69.6. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of orbit". C69.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C69.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C69.6 represents "Malignant neoplasm of orbit". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C69.6 a billable code?
No, C69.6 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 C69.6.
What chapter is C69.6 in?
C69.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C69.6?
C69.6 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under C69.6?
C69.6 has 3 child codes, including: C69.60 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbit), C69.61 (Malignant neoplasm of right orbit), C69.62 (Malignant neoplasm of left orbit).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.6?
C69.6 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153626, C0346934, C0864969, C2064622, C2845917, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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