C72.59
BillableMalignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves
Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves
Coding Notes
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of abducens nerve93657007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of accessory nerve93658002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of facial nerve93793002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of glossopharyngeal nerve93815003
- Primary malignant neoplasm of hypoglossal nerve93828005
- Primary malignant neoplasm of oculomotor nerve93929003
- Primary malignant neoplasm of trigeminal nerve94108003
- Primary malignant neoplasm of trochlear nerve94110001
- Primary malignant neoplasm of vagus nerve94131003
- Neoplasm of oculomotor nerve126969002
- Neoplasm of trochlear nerve126970001
- Neoplasm of trigeminal nerve126971002
- Neoplasm of abducens nerve126972009
- Neoplasm of facial nerve126973004
- Neoplasm of glossopharyngeal nerve126975006
- Neoplasm of vagus nerve126976007
- Neoplasm of accessory nerve126977003
- Neoplasm of hypoglossal nerve126978008
- Malignant glomus vagale tumor1340074000
- Malignant glomus vagale tumour1340074000
- Malignant vagal paraganglioma1340074000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves is C72.59. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves". C72.59 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.59 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.59 represents "Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.59 a billable code?
Yes, C72.59 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.59 in?
C72.59 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.59?
C72.59 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 C72.59 map to?
C72.59 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 1340074000, 126972009, 126977003, 126973004, 126975006, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.59?
C72.59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845939. 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.