ICD-10-CM C72: Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C72

Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C72

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)
Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb

Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of cranial nerve NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of central nervous system
  • Malignant neoplasm of nervous system NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C72):

C72.0 - Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord C72.1 - Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina C72.2 - Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve C72.20 - Malignant neoplasm of unspecified olfactory nerve C72.21 - Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve C72.22 - Malignant neoplasm of left olfactory nerve C72.3 - Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve C72.30 - Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve C72.31 - Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve C72.32 - Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve C72.4 - Malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerve C72.40 - Malignant neoplasm of unspecified acoustic nerve C72.41 - Malignant neoplasm of right acoustic nerve C72.42 - Malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve C72.5 - Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves C72.50 - Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve C72.59 - Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves C72.9 - Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code C72 (Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord)

ICD-10-CM code C72 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C72 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C72 - Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord related to cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system.