C71.8
BillableMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Related Codes(9)
C71.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles
C71.1Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
C71.2Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
C71.3Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
C71.4Malignant neoplasm of occipital lobe
C71.5Malignant neoplasm of cerebral ventricle
C71.6Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
C71.7Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
C71.9Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Cancer of the brain, overlapping sites
- Malignant neoplasm of corpus callosum
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of brain
- Malignant neoplasm of tapetum
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of brain (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain is C71.8. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain". C71.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C71.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C71.8 represents “Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C71.8 a billable code?
Yes, C71.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C71.8 in?
C71.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C71.8?
C71.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of cranial nerves (C72.2-C72.5); retrobulbar malignant neoplasm (C69.6-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C71.8 map to?
C71.8 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 109912006, 188301005, 188302003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C71.8?
C71.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1263884. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C71.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brain 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 C71.8?
C71.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A00.5 (Primary neoplasm of brain of unknown or unspecified type).
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