C79.3
Non-billableSecondary malignant neoplasm of brain and cerebral meninges
Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain and cerebral meninges
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
- secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C79.3?
ICD-10-CM code C79.3 represents "Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain and cerebral meninges". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C79.3 a billable code?
No, C79.3 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 C79.3.
What chapter is C79.3 in?
C79.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C79.3?
C79.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-); secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-).
What are the subcategories under C79.3?
C79.3 has 2 child codes, including: C79.31 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain), C79.32 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.3?
C79.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494168. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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