C72.30
BillableMalignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve
Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of optic nerve93931007
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve and sheath254972008
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve and sheath254972008
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve and sheath254972008
- Malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve254973003
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve sheath254974009
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve sheath254974009
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve sheath254974009
- Optic glioma254976006
- Optic nerve glioma254976006
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve363498002
- Malignant optic glioma404664002
- Malignant optic glioma of adulthood703429003
- Primary malignant ependymoma of optic nerve1231267007
- Primary malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve1259733005
- Primary malignant optic glioma of adulthood1259762006
- Primary malignant optic glioma1259787004
Clinical Terms
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve sheath
- Optic nerve glioma
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve and sheath
- Optic glioma
- Primary malignant optic glioma
- Malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve and sheath
- Malignant optic glioma
- Primary malignant optic glioma of adulthood
- Malignant optic glioma of adulthood
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve sheath
- Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve
- Malignant tumour of optic nerve sheath
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve and sheath
- Primary malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve
- Primary malignant neoplasm of optic nerve
- Primary malignant ependymoma of optic nerve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve is C72.30. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve". C72.30 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C72.30 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C72.30 represents “Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C72.30 a billable code?
Yes, C72.30 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C72.30 in?
C72.30 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C72.30?
C72.30 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 C72.30 map to?
C72.30 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 254973003, 363498002, 254972008, 254974009, 404664002, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.30?
C72.30 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845932. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C72.30 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic 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 C72.30?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C72.30 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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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.