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C72.5

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
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Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
C72.50Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerveC72.59Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves
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
C72.5Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nervesNot billable
C72.50Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerveBillable
C72.59Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nervesBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C72.5:

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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