C72.50

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C72.5

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve NOS

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve is C72.50. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve". C72.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C72.50 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C72.50 represents "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C72.50 a billable code?

Yes, C72.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C72.50 in?

C72.50 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C72.50?

C72.50 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 C72.50 map to?

C72.50 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 188307009, 93767009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.50?

C72.50 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153644, C2845938. 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.