ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D42.1 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges (original) (raw)

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Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges

ICD-10-CM Code:

D42.1

ICD-10 Code for:

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges

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Yes - Valid for Submission

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D42.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic arachnoid spinal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic dura (cranial) (mater) spinal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic meninges spinal (cord) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic pia mater spinal ; Neoplasm, neoplastic spine, spinal (column) dura mater ; Neoplasm, neoplastic spine, spinal (column) membrane ; Neoplasm, neoplastic spine, spinal (column) meninges ; etc

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5. Convert to ICD-9 Code
6. Table of Neoplasms
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8. Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
9. Code History

• Neoplasms
  C00–D49
  • Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
    D37-D48
    * Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
    D42

The following list of clinical terms are approximate synonyms, alternative descriptions, or common phrases that might be used by patients, healthcare providers, or medical coders to describe the same condition. These synonyms and related diagnosis terms are often used when searching for an ICD-10 code, especially when the exact medical terminology is unclear. Whether you're looking for lay terms, similar diagnosis names, or common language alternatives, this list can help guide you to the correct ICD-10 classification.

• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal cord
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal cord
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal cord
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal intradural extramedullary space
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal intradural intramedullary space
• Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of spinal meninges

Clinical Classifications group individual ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes into broader, clinically meaningful categories. These categories help simplify complex data by organizing related conditions under common clinical themes.

They are especially useful for data analysis, reporting, and clinical decision-making. Even when diagnosis codes differ, similar conditions can be grouped together based on their clinical relevance. Each category is assigned a unique CCSR code that represents a specific clinical concept, often tied to a body system or medical specialty.

CCSR Code: NEO072

Inpatient Default: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Outpatient Default: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

Below are the ICD-9 codes that most closely match this ICD-10 code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-CM: 237.6

Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means this ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option, but it may not fully capture the original diagnosis or clinical intent.

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.

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Spinal Cord Diseases

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. It is protected by your vertebrae, which are the bone disks that make up your spine. If you have an accident that damages the vertebrae or other parts of the spine, this can also injure the spinal cord. Other spinal cord problems include:

• Tumors
• Infections such as meningitis and polio
• Inflammatory diseases
• Autoimmune diseases
• Degenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy

Symptoms vary but might include pain, numbness, loss of sensation and muscle weakness. These symptoms can occur around the spinal cord, and also in other areas such as your arms and legs. Treatments often include medicines and surgery.

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