C79.32
BillableSecondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
- secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
- Cancer metastatic to cerebral meninges94246001
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges94246001
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to brain meninges94246001
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to cerebral meninges94246001
- Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges94246001
- Malignant neoplasm of brain meninges363474009
- Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges363474009
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of meninges722671009
UMLS
- Cancer metastatic to cerebral meningesC0686396
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of cerebral meningesC0686396
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to brain meningesC0686396
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to brain meninges (disorder)C0686396
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to cerebral meningesC0686396
- Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Cerebral MeningesC0686396
- Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meningesC0686396
Clinical Terms
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to cerebral meninges
- Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to brain meninges (disorder)
- Cancer metastatic to cerebral meninges
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of meninges
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to brain meninges
- Malignant neoplasm of brain meninges
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges?
The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges is C79.32. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges". C79.32 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C79.32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C79.32 represents “Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C79.32 a billable code?
Yes, C79.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C79.32 in?
C79.32 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C79.32?
C79.32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-); secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C79.32 map to?
C79.32 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 94246001, 363474009, 722671009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.32?
C79.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0686396. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C79.32 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges 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 C79.32?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C79.32 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.