All ICD10 Codes

C72.2

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
C72.20Malignant neoplasm of unspecified olfactory nerveC72.21Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerveC72.22Malignant neoplasm of left olfactory nerve
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Malignant neoplasm of olfactory bulb
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
View C72 Notes

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C69-C72Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)
C72Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
C72.2Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerveNot billable
C72.20Malignant neoplasm of unspecified olfactory nerveBillable
C72.21Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerveBillable
C72.22Malignant neoplasm of left olfactory nerveBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C72.2:

categoryC72
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
View context instructions

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

Cross Reference

Find Procedures (ICD-10-PCS)

Find surgical and procedural codes related to Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerve.

Search PCS Codes