D43.3 - Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cranial nerves
| ICD-10: | D43.3 |
| Short Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cranial nerves |
| Long Description: | Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cranial nerves |
| Status: | Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
D43.3 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cranial nerves. 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 acoustic nerve ; Neoplasm, neoplastic auditory nerve ; Neoplasm, neoplastic chiasma opticum ; Neoplasm, neoplastic cranial (fossa, any) nerve ; Neoplasm, neoplastic cranial (fossa, any) nerve specified NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic ganglia [See Also: Neoplasm, nerve, peripheral] cranial nerve ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) abducens ; etc
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Chiasmal glioma
- Disorder of olfactory nerve
- Intracranial optic nerve glioma
- Intraocular optic nerve glioma
- Neoplasm of abducens nerve
- Neoplasm of accessory nerve
- Neoplasm of facial nerve
- Neoplasm of glossopharyngeal nerve
- Neoplasm of hypoglossal nerve
- Neoplasm of oculomotor nerve
- Neoplasm of olfactory nerve
- Neoplasm of trigeminal nerve
- Neoplasm of trochlear nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of abducens nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of accessory nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of acoustic nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cranial nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of facial nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of glossopharyngeal nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of hypoglossal nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of oculomotor nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of olfactory nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of optic nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of retina
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trigeminal nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trochlear nerve
- Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vagus nerve
- Neoplasm of vagus nerve
- Optic nerve glioma
- Optic nerve glioma of orbit
Clinical Information
- Optic Nerve Glioma-. glial cell derived tumors arising from the optic nerve, usually presenting in childhood.
Convert to ICD-9 Code
| Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
|---|---|---|
| D43.3 | 237.9 - Unc beh neo nerv sys NEC | |
| 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 »acoustic nerve | C72.4 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »auditory »nerve | C72.4 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »chiasma opticum | C72.3 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »cranial (fossa, any) »nerve | C72.50 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »cranial (fossa, any) »nerve »specified NEC | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »ganglia [See Also: Neoplasm, nerve, peripheral] »cranial nerve | C72.50 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »abducens | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »accessory (spinal) | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »acoustic | C72.4 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »auditory | C72.4 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »cranial | C72.50 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »cranial »specified NEC | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »facial | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »glossopharyngeal | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »hypoglossal | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »oculomotor | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »olfactory | C47.2 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »optic | C72.3 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »spinal NEC »accessory | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »trigeminal | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »trochlear | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »nerve (ganglion) »vagus | C72.59 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »olfactory nerve or bulb | C72.2 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 | |
| »Neoplasm, neoplastic »optic nerve, chiasm, or tract | C72.3 | C79.49 | D33.3 | D43.3 | D49.7 |
Patient Education
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Your peripheral nerves are the ones outside your brain and spinal cord. Like static on a telephone line, peripheral nerve disorders distort or interrupt the messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
There are more than 100 kinds of peripheral nerve disorders. They can affect one nerve or many nerves. Some are the result of other diseases, like diabetic nerve problems. Others, like Guillain-Barre syndrome, happen after a virus infection. Still others are from nerve compression, like carpal tunnel syndrome or thoracic outlet syndrome. In some cases, like complex regional pain syndrome and brachial plexus injuries, the problem begins after an injury. Some people are born with peripheral nerve disorders.
Symptoms often start gradually, and then get worse. They include :
- Numbness
- Pain
- Burning or tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Sensitivity to touch
Treatment aims to treat any underlying problem, reduce pain and control symptoms.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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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)
