Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72) ICD-10-CM
The C69–C72 section covers malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system with 71 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 54 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 4 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 4 ranges · 71 codes
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About the C69–C72 Code Range
These cancerous tumors affect the eye, brain, coverings around the brain and spinal cord, or other parts of the central nervous system.
C69 separates eye and related structures by site, including the cornea, retina, and lacrimal gland. C70 distinguishes the meninges, the coverings around the brain and spinal cord, by location. C71 separates brain tumors by site, including specific lobes, the cerebellum, and brain stem. C72 identifies tumors of the spinal cord, specific cranial nerves, and other central nervous system sites. The eye and brain categories also include subdivisions for overlapping and unspecified sites.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the C69-C72 range?
The C69-C72 range contains 71 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 54 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does C69-C72 cover?
The range covers malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
