C69.2
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of retina
Malignant neoplasm of retina
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
C69-C72
Parent Code
C69Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
C69.0Malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva
C69.1Malignant neoplasm of cornea
C69.3Malignant neoplasm of choroid
C69.4Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body
C69.5Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct
C69.6Malignant neoplasm of orbit
C69.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of eye and adnexa
C69.9Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eye
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
UMLS
- Cancer of the RetinaC0024622
- Cancer, RetinalC0024622
- Cancers, RetinalC0024622
- Malignant Neoplasm of RetinaC0024622
- Malignant Neoplasm of the RetinaC0024622
- Malignant Retina NeoplasmC0024622
- Malignant Retina TumorC0024622
- Malignant Retinal NeoplasmC0024622
- Malignant Retinal TumorC0024622
- Malignant Tumor of RetinaC0024622
- Malignant Tumor of the RetinaC0024622
- Malignant neoplasm of retinaC0024622
- Malignant neoplasm of retina (disorder)C0024622
- Malignant neoplasm of retina NOSC0024622
- Malignant retinal tumorC0024622
- Malignant retinal tumourC0024622
- Malignant tumor of retinaC0024622
- Malignant tumour of retinaC0024622
- Retinal CancerC0024622
- Retinal CancersC0024622
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of retina?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of retina is C69.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of retina". C69.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C69.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C69.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of retina”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C69.2 a billable code?
No, C69.2 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 C69.2.
What chapter is C69.2 in?
C69.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C69.2?
C69.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-); malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under C69.2?
C69.2 has 3 child codes, including: C69.20 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina), C69.21 (Malignant neoplasm of right retina), C69.22 (Malignant neoplasm of left retina).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.2?
C69.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024622. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C69.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of retina affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C69.2?
C69.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D02.Z (Malignant neoplasm of retina, unspecified).
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