C70.9
BillableMalignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(70)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of meninges109915008
- Primary melanocytic lesion of meninges277523004
- Diffuse melanosis of meninges277526007
- Malignant melanoma of meninges277530005
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges363497007
- Malignant tumor of meninges363497007
- Malignant tumour of meninges363497007
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of meninges722671009
- Primary malignant meningioma722718001
UMLS
- Cancer of MeningesC0348375
- Cancer of the MeningesC0348375
- Cancer, MeningealC0348375
- Cancers, MeningealC0348375
- MALIGNANT MENINGEAL NEOPLC0348375
- MENINGEAL NEOPL MALIGNANTC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal NeoplasmC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal NeoplasmsC0348375
- Malignant Meningeal TumorC0348375
- Malignant Meninges NeoplasmC0348375
- Malignant Meninges TumorC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasm of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasm of the MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Neoplasms of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Tumor of MeningesC0348375
- Malignant Tumor of the MeningesC0348375
- Malignant meningeal neoplasmC0348375
- Malignant meningeal neoplasm (morphologic abnormality)C0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meningesC0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges (disorder)C0348375
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecifiedC0348375
- Malignant tumor of meningesC0348375
- Malignant tumour of meningesC0348375
- Meningeal CancerC0348375
- Meningeal CancersC0348375
- Meningeal Neoplasm, MalignantC0348375
- Meningeal Neoplasms, MalignantC0348375
- Meningeal Tumors, MalignantC0348375
- Neoplasm, Malignant MeningealC0348375
- Neoplasms, Malignant MeningealC0348375
Clinical Terms
- Malignant Meninges Neoplasm
- Malignant tumour of meninges
- Meningeal Neoplasms, Malignant
- Meningeal Cancer
- MALIGNANT MENINGEAL NEOPL
- Malignant tumor of meninges
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Meninges
- Malignant meningeal neoplasm
- Primary malignant neoplasm of meninges
- Diffuse melanosis of meninges
- Primary malignant meningioma
- Malignant melanoma of meninges
- Malignant Tumor of the Meninges
- Malignant meningeal neoplasm (morphologic abnormality)
- Malignant Neoplasms of Meninges
- Meningeal Tumors, Malignant
- Cancer, Meningeal
- Malignant neoplasm of meninges (disorder)
- Meningeal Cancers
- Primary melanocytic lesion of meninges
- Neoplasm, Malignant Meningeal
- Meningeal Neoplasm, Malignant
- Cancer of the Meninges
- Malignant Meningeal Neoplasms
- Malignant Meningeal Tumor
- Neoplasms, Malignant Meningeal
- Cancer of Meninges
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of meninges
- Cancers, Meningeal
- Malignant Meninges Tumor
- MENINGEAL NEOPL MALIGNANT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified is C70.9. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified". C70.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C70.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C70.9 represents “Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C70.9 a billable code?
Yes, C70.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C70.9 in?
C70.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What SNOMED CT codes does C70.9 map to?
C70.9 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 277526007, 277530005, 363497007, 722671009, 722718001, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C70.9?
C70.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348375. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C70.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified 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 C70.9?
C70.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A01.2 (Primary neoplasm of meninges of unknown or unspecified type).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.