C69.9
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye
Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye
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 eyeball
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of EyeC0496836
- Cancer of the EyeC0496836
- Cancer, EyeC0496836
- Cancers, EyeC0496836
- Eye CancerC0496836
- Eye CancersC0496836
- Eye Neoplasm, MalignantC0496836
- Malignant Eye NeoplasmC0496836
- Malignant Eye TumorC0496836
- Malignant Neoplasm of EyeC0496836
- Malignant Neoplasm of the EyeC0496836
- Malignant Ocular NeoplasmC0496836
- Malignant Ocular TumorC0496836
- Malignant Tumor of EyeC0496836
- Malignant Tumor of the EyeC0496836
- Malignant eye neoplasm NOSC0496836
- Malignant neoplasm of eyeC0496836
- Malignant neoplasm of eye (disorder)C0496836
- Malignant neoplasm of eye, part unspecifiedC0496836
- Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eyeC0496836
- Malignant tumor of eyeC0496836
- Malignant tumour of eyeC0496836
- cancer eyeC0496836
- cancer eyesC0496836
- cancer of the eyeC0496836
- cancers eyeC0496836
- eye cancerC0496836
- eye cancersC0496836
- eye malignant tumorsC0496836
- eyes cancerC0496836
- ocular cancerC0496836
- of eye cancerC0496836
- Malignant neoplasm of eyeballC0346930
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye is C69.9. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye". C69.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C69.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C69.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C69.9 a billable code?
No, C69.9 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 C69.9.
What chapter is C69.9 in?
C69.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C69.9?
C69.9 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 C69.9?
C69.9 has 3 child codes, including: C69.90 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified eye), C69.91 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right eye), C69.92 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left eye).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.9?
C69.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496836, C0346930. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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