D42.9 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified
| ICD-10: | D42.9 |
| Short Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified |
| Long Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified |
| Status: | Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
D42.9 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges, unspecified. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic arachnoid or Neoplasm, neoplastic dura (cranial) (mater) or Neoplasm, neoplastic meninges or Neoplasm, neoplastic pia mater or Neoplasm, neoplastic subdural .
Unspecified diagnosis codes like D42.9 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:
- Hemangiopericytoma of meninges
- Meningioma of uncertain behavior
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges
Convert to ICD-9 Code
| Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| D42.9 | 237.6 - Unc behav neo meninges | |
| 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
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.
| Neoplasm, neoplastic | Malignant Primary |
Malignant Secondary |
CaInSitu | Benign | Uncertain Behavior |
Unspecified Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »arachnoid | C70.9 | C79.49 | D32.9 | D42.9 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »dura (cranial) (mater) | C70.9 | C79.49 | D32.9 | D42.9 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »meninges | C70.9 | C79.49 | D32.9 | D42.9 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »pia mater | C70.9 | C79.40 | D32.9 | D42.9 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »subdural | C70.9 | C79.32 | D32.9 | D42.9 | D49.7 |
Patient Education
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.
[Learn More in MedlinePlus]
Code History
- 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)