D49.81

Billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

D49-D49

Parent Code

D49.8

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Dark area on retina
  • Retinal freckle

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • 'growth' NOS
  • neoplasm NOS
  • new growth NOS
  • tumor NOS

Excludes 1

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

  • neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid (skin) (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid cartilage (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of great vessels (D49.2)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of optic nerve (D49.7)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid?

The ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid is D49.81. The full clinical description is "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid". D49.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code D49.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code D49.81 represents "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is D49.81 a billable code?

Yes, D49.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is D49.81 in?

D49.81 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with D49.81?

D49.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid (skin) (D49.2); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid cartilage (D49.2); and 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does D49.81 map to?

D49.81 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 314420008, 127001008, 127002001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for D49.81?

D49.81 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2712912, C2873744, C2712913. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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