C71.7
BillableMalignant neoplasm of brain stem
Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of fourth cerebral ventricle
- Infratentorial malignant neoplasm NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- malignant neoplasm of cranial nerves (C72.2-C72.5)
- retrobulbar malignant neoplasm (C69.6-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of brain stem93726004
- Malignant neoplasm of cerebral peduncle188295009
- Malignant neoplasm of medulla oblongata188296005
- Malignant neoplasm of midbrain188297001
- Malignant neoplasm of pons188298006
- Oligodendroglioma of brain254940005
- Malignant neoplasm of brainstem363473003
- Malignant glioma of brainstem424276002
- Low grade glioma of brainstem428960009
- Glioma of brainstem444545003
- Primary malignant astrocytoma of brain1196844004
- Primary glioblastoma multiforme of brain1259722007
- Primary astrocytoma of brain stem1259743008
- Primary malignant glioma of brainstem1259769002
- Primary diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma1269048009
- Astrocytoma of brain stem107581000119103
- DIPG - diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma11471000224106
- Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma11471000224106
- Ependymoma of brain stem107561000119107
- Oligodendroglioma of brain stem107571000119101
- Primary glioblastoma multiforme of brain stem16845341000119105
- Primary glioblastoma multiforme of brainstem16845341000119105
UMLS
- Cancer, InfratentorialC0751593
- INFRATENTORIAL NEOPL MALIGNANTC0751593
- Infratentorial CancerC0751593
- Infratentorial CancersC0751593
- Infratentorial Neoplasm, MalignantC0751593
- Infratentorial Neoplasms, MalignantC0751593
- Infratentorial malignant neoplasm NOSC0751593
- MALIGNANT INFRATENTORIAL NEOPLC0751593
- Malignant Infratentorial NeoplasmC0751593
- Malignant Infratentorial NeoplasmsC0751593
- Malignant Infratentorial TumorC0751593
- Malignant Infratentorial TumorsC0751593
- Neoplasm, Malignant InfratentorialC0751593
- Neoplasms, Malignant InfratentorialC0751593
- Malignant Brain Stem NeoplasmC0153641
- Malignant Brain Stem TumorC0153641
- Malignant Brainstem NeoplasmC0153641
- Malignant Brainstem TumorC0153641
- Malignant Neoplasm of Brain StemC0153641
- Malignant Neoplasm of BrainstemC0153641
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Brain StemC0153641
- Malignant Neoplasm of the BrainstemC0153641
- Malignant Tumor of Brain StemC0153641
- Malignant Tumor of BrainstemC0153641
- Malignant Tumor of the Brain StemC0153641
- Malignant Tumor of the BrainstemC0153641
- Malignant neoplasm of brain stemC0153641
- Malignant neoplasm of brainstemC0153641
- Malignant neoplasm of brainstem (disorder)C0153641
- Malignant neoplasm of fourth cerebral ventricleC2845928
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of brain stem?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of brain stem is C71.7. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of brain stem". C71.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C71.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C71.7 represents "Malignant neoplasm of brain stem". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C71.7 a billable code?
Yes, C71.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C71.7 in?
C71.7 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C71.7?
C71.7 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 SNOMED CT codes does C71.7 map to?
C71.7 maps to 20 SNOMED CT concepts: 107581000119103, 11471000224106, 107561000119107, 444545003, 428960009, and 15 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C71.7?
C71.7 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0751593, C0153641, C2845928. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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