C72.5
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C72.5?
ICD-10-CM code C72.5 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C72.5 a billable code?
No, C72.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under C72.5.
What chapter is C72.5 in?
C72.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.5?
C72.5 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 C72.5?
C72.5 has 2 child codes, including: C72.50 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve), C72.59 (Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.5?
C72.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348373. 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.