Is ICD-10-CM code C70 billable?

No, C70 (Malignant neoplasm of meninges) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code C70 belong to?

C70 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

C70

Non-Billable

ChapterC00–D49

Rankcategory

Description

Malignant neoplasm of meninges

About ICD-10-CM code C70

Malignant neoplasm of meninges is classified in ICD-10-CM as code C70, part of C00-D49 Neoplasms, within Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

C70.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges C70.1Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges C70.9Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

C69-C72Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)

C70Malignant neoplasm of meningesNot billable

C70.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meningesBillable

C70.1Malignant neoplasm of spinal meningesBillable

C70.9Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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