ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C69.1 - Malignant neoplasm of cornea (original) (raw)

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Malignant neoplasm of cornea

ICD-10-CM Code:

C69.1

ICD-10 Code for:

Malignant neoplasm of cornea

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C69.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of cornea. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic cornea (limbus) or Neoplasm, neoplastic limbus of cornea .

Non-specific codes like C69.1 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for malignant neoplasm of cornea:

Use C69.10 for Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cornea

Use C69.11 for Malignant neoplasm of right cornea

Use C69.12 for Malignant neoplasm of left cornea

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This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Filter table of neoplasms:

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant Primary Malignant Secondary CaInSitu Benign Uncertain Behavior Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »cornea (limbus) C69.1 C79.49 D09.2 D31.1 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »limbus of cornea C69.1 C79.49 D09.2 D31.1 D48.7 D49.89

Eye Cancer

Cancer of the eye is uncommon. It can affect the outer parts of the eye, such as the eyelid, which are made up of muscles, skin and nerves. If the cancer starts inside the eyeball it's called intraocular cancer. The most common intraocular cancers in adults are melanoma and lymphoma. The most common eye cancer in children is retinoblastoma, which starts in the cells of the retina. Cancer can also spread to the eye from other parts of the body.

Treatment for eye cancer varies by the type and by how advanced it is. It may include surgery, radiation therapy, freezing or heat therapy, or laser therapy.

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