C72.5

Non-billable

Malignant 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C72

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)

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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