Question 1

Is C69 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C69 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C69 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C69 represents Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code C69 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C69 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C69?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C69 is section:C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C69?

Accepted Answer

Code C69 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-); malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C69 as they represent different diagnoses.

C692026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Is C69 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C69 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C69 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C69?

What conditions are excluded from C69?