C72.32
BillableMalignant neoplasm of left optic nerve
Malignant neoplasm of left 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 left optic nerve352911000119101
- Primary malignant optic glioma of left eye1080881000119105
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve is C72.32. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve". C72.32 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.32 represents "Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.32 a billable code?
Yes, C72.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.32 in?
C72.32 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.32?
C72.32 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 C72.32 map to?
C72.32 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 363498002, 404664002, 352911000119101, 93931007, 1259787004, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.32?
C72.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845934. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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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.