D42

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

D37-D48

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code D42?

ICD-10-CM code D42 represents "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is D42 a billable code?

No, D42 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under D42.

What chapter is D42 in?

D42 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D42?

D42 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of unspecified behavior (D49.-).

What are the subcategories under D42?

D42 has 3 child codes, including: D42.0 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges), D42.1 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges), D42.9 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for D42?

D42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0154120. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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