2021 ICD-10-CM Code C72.30
Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve
Valid for Submission
C72.30 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve. The code C72.30 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code C72.30 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve, malignant optic glioma, malignant optic glioma of adulthood, malignant tumor of optic nerve, malignant tumor of optic nerve and sheath , malignant tumor of optic nerve sheath, etc.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like C72.30 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.
| ICD-10: | C72.30 |
| Short Description: | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve |
| Long Description: | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve |
Code Classification
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Malignant astrocytoma of optic nerve
- Malignant optic glioma
- Malignant optic glioma of adulthood
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve and sheath
- Malignant tumor of optic nerve sheath
- Primary malignant neoplasm of optic nerve
Convert C72.30 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code C72.30 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 192.0 - Mal neo cranial nerves (Approximate Flag)
Information for Patients
Cancer
Also called: Carcinoma, Malignancy, Neoplasms, Tumor
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Optic Nerve Disorders
The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages. You have one connecting the back of each eye (your retina) to your brain. Damage to an optic nerve can cause vision loss. The type of vision loss and how severe it is depends on where the damage occurs. It may affect one or both eyes.
There are many different types of optic nerve disorders, including:
- Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises and damages the optic nerve.
- Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve. Causes include infections and immune-related illnesses such as multiple sclerosis. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
- Optic nerve atrophy is damage to the optic nerve. Causes include poor blood flow to the eye, disease, trauma, or exposure to toxic substances.
- Optic nerve head drusen are pockets of protein and calcium salts that build up in the optic nerve over time
Contact your health care provider if you are having vision problems. Tests for optic nerve disorders may include eye exams, ophthalmoscopy (an examination of the back of your eye), and imaging tests. Treatment depends on which disorder that you have. With some optic nerve disorders, you may get your vision back. With others, there is no treatment, or treatment may only prevent further vision loss.
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Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)