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 2026. 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
The ICD-10 codes in the range C69-C72 classify malignant tumors that affect the eye, brain, meninges, spinal cord, cranial nerves, and other parts of the central nervous system. These codes cover specific malignant neoplasms such as those of the conjunctiva, retina, orbit, various brain lobes, meninges, and cranial nerves, helping to specify the exact site and nature of the cancer.
This code range includes detailed classifications for malignant neoplasms of the eye and adnexa (C69), addressing tumors of structures like the conjunctiva, cornea, retina, choroid, and lacrimal glands, with distinctions made for right, left, or unspecified sites. Several synonyms such as "squamous cell carcinoma of conjunctiva" or "retinoblastoma" correspond to specific codes, aiding coders in linking colloquial or clinical names to proper classifications. The codes for meninges (C70) and brain tumors (C71) cover all main brain regions including frontal, temporal, occipital lobes, and cerebellum, reflecting types like glioblastoma or astrocytoma. The range also includes codes for malignant neoplasms of spinal cord, cranial nerves, and other central nervous system parts (C72), specifying tumors in nerves such as the optic, acoustic, and olfactory nerves. This structure supports precise coding necessary for diagnosis, treatment planning, or research concerning malignant central nervous system tumors and eye cancers.
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 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
