C71.7

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of brain stem

Malignant neoplasm of brain stem

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C71

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

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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