C71
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of brain
Malignant neoplasm of brain
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (10)
C71.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles
C71.1Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
C71.2Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
C71.3Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
C71.4Malignant neoplasm of occipital lobe
C71.5Malignant neoplasm of cerebral ventricle
C71.6Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
C71.7Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
C71.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain
C71.9Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
UMLS
- BRAIN NEOPL MALIGNANTC0153633
- Brain CancerC0153633
- Brain CancersC0153633
- Brain Malignant NeoplasmC0153633
- Brain Malignant NeoplasmsC0153633
- Brain Neoplasm, MalignantC0153633
- Brain Neoplasms, MalignantC0153633
- Brain neoplasm malignantC0153633
- Cancer of BrainC0153633
- Cancer of the BrainC0153633
- Cancer, BrainC0153633
- MALIGNANT NEOPL BRAINC0153633
- Malignant Brain NeoplasmC0153633
- Malignant Brain NeoplasmsC0153633
- Malignant Brain TumorC0153633
- Malignant Neoplasm of BrainC0153633
- Malignant Neoplasm of the BrainC0153633
- Malignant Neoplasm, BrainC0153633
- Malignant Neoplasms, BrainC0153633
- Malignant Tumor of BrainC0153633
- Malignant Tumor of the BrainC0153633
- Malignant brain neoplasm NOSC0153633
- Malignant neoplasm of brainC0153633
- Malignant neoplasm of brain (disorder)C0153633
- Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecifiedC0153633
- NEOPL BRAIN MALIGNANTC0153633
- Neoplasms, Brain, MalignantC0153633
- brain caC0153633
- brain cancerC0153633
- brain cancersC0153633
- brain malignant tumorsC0153633
- ca brainC0153633
- cancer of brainC0153633
- cancer of the brainC0153633
- malignant brain tumorC0153633
- malignant neoplasm of brainC0153633
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of brain?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of brain is C71. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of brain". C71 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C71 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C71 represents “Malignant neoplasm of brain”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C71 a billable code?
No, C71 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under C71.
What chapter is C71 in?
C71 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C71?
C71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of cranial nerves (C72.2-C72.5); retrobulbar malignant neoplasm (C69.6-).
What are the subcategories under C71?
C71 has 10 child codes, including: C71.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles), C71.1 (Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe), C71.2 (Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe), C71.3 (Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C71?
C71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153633. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C71 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of brain affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C71?
C71 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A00.5 (Primary neoplasm of brain of unknown or unspecified type).
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