2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C69.60

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbit

ICD-10-CM Code:
C69.60
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbit
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system
      (C69-C72)
      • Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
        (C69)

C69.60 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbit. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code C69.6 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic connective tissue NEC orbit ; Neoplasm, neoplastic extraocular muscle ; Neoplasm, neoplastic intraorbital ; Neoplasm, neoplastic muscle [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic muscle [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue] extraocular ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC orbit ; Neoplasm, neoplastic orbit ; etc

Unspecified diagnosis codes like C69.60 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Leiomyosarcoma of orbit
  • Liposarcoma of orbit
  • Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of orbit
  • Malignant hemangiopericytoma of orbit
  • Malignant melanoma of orbit
  • Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
  • Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscle of orbit
  • Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of orbit
  • Malignant tumor of orbit
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of orbit
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of orbit
  • Primary malignant neuroepithelial neoplasm of orbit
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma of orbit
  • Sarcoma of orbit

Clinical Classification

Convert C69.60 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 190.1 - Malign neopl orbit
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

The parent code C69.6 of the current diagnosis 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.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »connective tissue NEC
    »orbit
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.1D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »extraocular muscle
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »intraorbital
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »muscle [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue]
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »muscle [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue]
    »extraocular
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »orbit
C69.6C79.49 D31.6D48.7D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »orbit
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »orbit
    »autonomic nerve
C69.6C79.49 D31.6D48.7D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »orbit
    »eye
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »orbit
    »peripheral nerves
C69.6C79.49 D31.6D48.7D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »orbit
    »soft parts
C69.6C79.49D09.2D31.6D48.7D49.89
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »retrobulbar
C69.6C79.49 D31.6D48.7D49.89

Patient Education


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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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.