C72.42
BillableMalignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve
Malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve
Coding Notes
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerve93660000
- Primary malignant neoplasm of eighth cranial nerve93660000
- Primary malignant neoplasm of vestibulocochlear nerve93660000
- Malignant neoplasm of vestibulocochlear nerve structure1293166002
- Malignant tumor of acoustic vestibular nerve1293166002
- Malignant tumour of acoustic vestibular nerve1293166002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve350631000119102
- Primary malignant neoplasm of left vestibulocochlear nerve350631000119102
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve is C72.42. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve". C72.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.42 represents "Malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.42 a billable code?
Yes, C72.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.42 in?
C72.42 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.42?
C72.42 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 C72.42 map to?
C72.42 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 1293166002, 93660000, 350631000119102. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.42?
C72.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845937. 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.