C72.50

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C69-C72

Parent Code

C72.5

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve NOS

Excludes 1

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

Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(51)

Clinical Terms

  • Malignant tumour of cranial nerve
  • Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve (disorder)
  • Malignant Tumor of Cranial Nerve
  • Neoplasms, Cranial Nerve, Malignant
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms, Malignant
  • Malignant cranial nerve neoplasm NOS
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Cranial Nerve
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasm, Malignant
  • CRANIAL NERVE NEOPL MALIGNANT
  • Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerves
  • Malignant Cranial Nerve Neoplasm
  • Cranial Nerve Tumors, Malignant
  • Malignant Cranial Nerve Tumor
  • NEOPL CRANIAL NERVE MALIGNANT
  • Malignant Tumor of the Cranial Nerve
  • Tumors, Cranial Nerve, Malignant
  • Malignant Cranial Nerve Tumors
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve
  • Malignant Cranial Nerve Neoplasms
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Cranial Nerve
  • Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve NOS
  • MALIGNANT CRANIAL NERVE NEOPL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve is C72.50. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve". C72.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C72.50 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C72.50 represents “Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C72.50 a billable code?

Yes, C72.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C72.50 in?

C72.50 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C72.50?

C72.50 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 C72.50 map to?

C72.50 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 188307009, 93767009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C72.50?

C72.50 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153644, C2845938. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C72.50 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial 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 C72.50?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C72.50 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.