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C72.3

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
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Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of optic nerve

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
C72.30Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerveC72.31Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerveC72.32Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).
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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
C72.3Malignant neoplasm of optic nerveNot billable
C72.30Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerveBillable
C72.31Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerveBillable
C72.32Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerveBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C72.3:

categoryC72
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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