C72
Non-billableMalig neoplm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and oth prt cnsl
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (7)
C72.0Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
C72.1Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina
C72.2Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve
C72.3Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve
C72.4Malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerve
C72.5Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves
C72.9Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C72?
ICD-10-CM code C72 represents "Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C72 a billable code?
No, C72 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under C72.
What chapter is C72 in?
C72 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72?
C72 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-); malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-).
What are the subcategories under C72?
C72 has 7 child codes, including: C72.0 (Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord), C72.1 (Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina), C72.2 (Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve), C72.3 (Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72?
C72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494161. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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