C72.31
BillableMalignant neoplasm of right optic nerve
Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve
Coding Notes
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of optic nerve93931007
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant optic glioma404664002
- Primary malignant optic glioma1259787004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve352921000119108
- Primary malignant optic glioma of right eye1080891000119108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve is C72.31. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve". C72.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.31 represents "Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.31 a billable code?
Yes, C72.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.31 in?
C72.31 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.31?
C72.31 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 SNOMED CT codes does C72.31 map to?
C72.31 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 363498002, 404664002, 93931007, 352921000119108, 1259787004, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.31?
C72.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845933. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.