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C72.0

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord

Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C72

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

Related Codes(6)
C72.1

Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina

BillableC72.2

Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve

C72.3

Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve

C72.4

Malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerve

C72.5

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves

C72.9

Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2A02.2Primary neoplasm of spinal cord of unknown or unspecified typeequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(120)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Astrocytoma of spinal cord
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Spinal Cord
  • Gliosarcoma of spinal cord
  • Anaplastic astrocytoma of spinal cord
  • Malignant tumor of spinal cord, intramedullary
  • Oligodendroglioma of spinal cord
  • Spinal cord cancer, intramedullary
  • Glioblastoma multiforme of spinal cord
  • Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord (disorder)
  • Malignant tumour of spinal cord, extramedullary
  • Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, extramedullary
  • Primary astrocytic tumour of spinal cord
  • Neoplasm of extradural space
  • Carcinoma of spinal cord
  • Primary glioblastoma multiforme of spinal cord
  • Primary gliosarcoma of spinal cord
  • Malignant spinal cord neoplasm NOS
  • Primary anaplastic astrocytoma of spinal cord
  • Ependymoma of spinal cord
  • Extradural neoplasm
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
  • Astrocytic tumour of spinal cord
  • Anaplastic astrocytoma of central nervous system
  • Malignant tumour of spinal cord
  • Primary extramedullary malignant tumor of spinal cord
  • Malignant tumor of spinal cord, extramedullary
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of extradural spinal cord
  • Glial tumour of spinal cord
  • Primary oligodendroglioma of spinal cord
  • Mixed glial tumor of spinal cord
  • Primary astrocytic tumor of spinal cord
  • Malignant Tumor of the Spinal Cord
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms, Malignant
  • Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, intramedullary
  • Primary gliosarcoma of central nervous system
  • Malignant Tumor of Spinal Cord
  • Astrocytic tumor of spinal cord
  • Ependymal tumour of spinal cord
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of intramedullary spinal cord
  • Primary anaplastic astrocytoma of central nervous system
  • Primary malignant glioma of spinal cord
  • Malignant Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Cancer of spinal cord, extramedullary
  • Ependymal tumor of spinal cord
  • Cancer of spinal cord, intramedullary
  • Gliosarcoma of central nervous system
  • Malignant epithelial neoplasm of spinal cord
  • SPINAL CORD NEOPL MALIGNANT
  • Glioma of spinal cord
  • Primary astrocytoma of spinal cord
  • Malignant tumour of spinal cord, intramedullary
  • Mixed glial tumour of spinal cord
  • Neoplasm of epidural space
  • Primary oligodendroglioma
  • Glial tumor of spinal cord
  • Malignant glioma of spinal cord
  • Malignant Spinal Cord Neoplasm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of spinal cord?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of spinal cord is C72.0. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord". C72.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C72.0 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C72.0 represents “Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C72.0 a billable code?

Yes, C72.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C72.0 in?

C72.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C72.0?

C72.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-); malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C72.0 map to?

C72.0 maps to 30 SNOMED CT concepts: 82501000119102, 370987005, 254948003, 424549003, 424334007, and 25 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.0?

C72.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153646. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C72.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of spinal cord 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 C72.0?

C72.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A02.2 (Primary neoplasm of spinal cord 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.