C72.21
BillableMalignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve
Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve is C72.21. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve". C72.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.21 represents “Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.21 a billable code?
Yes, C72.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.21 in?
C72.21 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.21?
C72.21 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 UMLS CUIs for C72.21?
C72.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845930. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C72.21 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of right 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 C72.21?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C72.21 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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