ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C69.4 - Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body (original) (raw)

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Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body

ICD-10-CM Code:

C69.4

ICD-10 Code for:

Malignant neoplasm of ciliary body

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C69.4 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 ciliary body. 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 ciliary body ; Neoplasm, neoplastic crystalline lens ; Neoplasm, neoplastic iris ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lens, crystalline ; Neoplasm, neoplastic sclera ; Neoplasm, neoplastic uveal tract ; etc

Non-specific codes like C69.4 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 ciliary body:

Use C69.40 for Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ciliary body

Use C69.41 for Malignant neoplasm of right ciliary body

Use C69.42 for Malignant neoplasm of left ciliary body

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a ring of tissue extending from the scleral spur to the ora serrata of the retina. it consists of the uveal portion and the epithelial portion. the ciliary muscle is in the uveal portion and the ciliary processes are in the epithelial portion.

an involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. spasms may involve skeletal muscle or smooth muscle.

a rare, malignant melanoma arising from the melanocytes of the uvea.

a circular vascular-like structure in the anterior chamber of the eye bounded anterolaterally by the internal scleral sulcus and posteriorly by the trabecular meshwork. it is a part of a pathway where the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye passes through the trabecular meshwork, drains into the lumen of schlemm’s canal, and subsequently returns to blood circulation into the veins of the sclera.

the white, opaque, fibrous, outer tunic of the eyeball, covering it entirely excepting the segment covered anteriorly by the cornea. it is essentially avascular but contains apertures for vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. it receives the tendons of insertion of the extraocular muscles and at the corneoscleral junction contains the canal of schlemm. (from cline et al., dictionary of visual science, 4th ed)

an operation for retinal detachment which reduces the size of the globe by indenting the sclera so that it approximates the retina.

general disorders of the sclera or white of the eye. they may include anatomic, embryologic, degenerative, or pigmentation defects.

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

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 »ciliary body C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »crystalline lens C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »iris C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »lens, crystalline C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »sclera C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 D48.7 D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic »uveal tract C69.4 C79.49 D09.2 D31.4 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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