D49.81
BillableNeoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Dark area on retina
- Retinal freckle
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 'growth' NOS
- neoplasm NOS
- new growth NOS
- tumor NOS
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Chorioretinal tumor
- Chorioretinal tumour
- Dark area on retina
- Tumour of choroid
- Retinal freckle
- Neoplasm of retina
- Tumor of choroid
- Chorioretinal neoplasm
- Tumor of retina
- Neoplasm of choroid
- Tumour of retina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid?
The ICD-10-CM code for neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid is D49.81. The full clinical description is "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid". D49.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code D49.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code D49.81 represents “Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is D49.81 a billable code?
Yes, D49.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is D49.81 in?
D49.81 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with D49.81?
D49.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neoplasms of uncertain behavior (D37-D44, D48); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid (skin) (D49.2); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of eyelid cartilage (D49.2); and 2 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does D49.81 map to?
D49.81 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 314420008, 127001008, 127002001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for D49.81?
D49.81 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2712912, C2873744, C2712913. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does D49.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid 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 D49.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for D49.81 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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