C69.6
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of orbit
Malignant neoplasm of orbit
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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
- Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscle
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit
- Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissue
- Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissue
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
C69.2Malignant neoplasm of retina
C69.3Malignant neoplasm of choroid
C69.4Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body
C69.5Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct
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
- Malignant Neoplasm of OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Neoplasm of the OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Orbit NeoplasmC0153626
- Malignant Orbit TumorC0153626
- Malignant Orbital NeoplasmC0153626
- Malignant Orbital TumorC0153626
- Malignant Tumor of OrbitC0153626
- Malignant Tumor of the OrbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of orbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of orbit (disorder)C0153626
- Malignant orbital tumorC0153626
- Malignant orbital tumourC0153626
- Malignant tumor of orbitC0153626
- Malignant tumour of orbitC0153626
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbitC0346934
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit (disorder)C0346934
- Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscleC0864969
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbitC2064622
- Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissueC2845917
- Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissueC2845918
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of orbit?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of orbit is C69.6. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of orbit". C69.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C69.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C69.6 represents “Malignant neoplasm of orbit”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C69.6 a billable code?
No, C69.6 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 C69.6.
What chapter is C69.6 in?
C69.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C69.6?
C69.6 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under C69.6?
C69.6 has 3 child codes, including: C69.60 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbit), C69.61 (Malignant neoplasm of right orbit), C69.62 (Malignant neoplasm of left orbit).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C69.6?
C69.6 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153626, C0346934, C0864969, C2064622, C2845917, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C69.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of orbit 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 C69.6?
C69.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D04 (Malignant neoplasm of orbit).
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