C72.2
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve
Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve
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
C72Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
C72.0Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
C72.1Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina
C72.3Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve
C72.4Malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerve
C72.5Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves
C72.9Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, 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)
UMLS
- Malignant First Cranial Nerve NeoplasmC0496838
- Malignant First Cranial Nerve TumorC0496838
- Malignant Neoplasm of First Cranial NerveC0496838
- Malignant Neoplasm of Olfactory NerveC0496838
- Malignant Neoplasm of the First Cranial NerveC0496838
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Olfactory NerveC0496838
- Malignant Olfactory Nerve NeoplasmC0496838
- Malignant Olfactory Nerve TumorC0496838
- Malignant Tumor of First Cranial NerveC0496838
- Malignant Tumor of Olfactory NerveC0496838
- Malignant Tumor of the First Cranial NerveC0496838
- Malignant Tumor of the Olfactory NerveC0496838
- Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerveC0496838
- Malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulbC0346924
- Malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb (disorder)C0346924
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve is C72.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve". C72.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C72.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.2 represents “Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C72.2 a billable code?
No, C72.2 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 C72.2.
What chapter is C72.2 in?
C72.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.2?
C72.2 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 are the subcategories under C72.2?
C72.2 has 3 child codes, including: C72.20 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified olfactory nerve), C72.21 (Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve), C72.22 (Malignant neoplasm of left olfactory nerve).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.2?
C72.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496838, C0346924. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C72.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve 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 C72.2?
C72.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2A02.1Z (Tumours of cranial or paraspinal nerves, unspecified).
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