C69
Non-Billable

Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa?

ICD-10-CM C69 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for C69

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C69. They are mutually exclusive:

  • malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-)
  • malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where C69 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 9 entries
C69.0Malignant neoplasm of conjunctivaNon-BillableC69.00Malignant neoplasm of unspecified conjunctivaBillableC69.01Malignant neoplasm of right conjunctivaBillableC69.02Malignant neoplasm of left conjunctivaBillableC69.1Malignant neoplasm of corneaNon-BillableC69.10Malignant neoplasm of unspecified corneaBillableC69.11Malignant neoplasm of right corneaBillableC69.12Malignant neoplasm of left corneaBillableC69.2Malignant neoplasm of retinaNon-BillableC69.20Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retinaBillableC69.21Malignant neoplasm of right retinaBillableC69.22Malignant neoplasm of left retinaBillableC69.3Malignant neoplasm of choroidNon-BillableC69.30Malignant neoplasm of unspecified choroidBillableC69.31Malignant neoplasm of right choroidBillableC69.32Malignant neoplasm of left choroidBillableC69.4Malignant neoplasm of ciliary bodyNon-BillableC69.40Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ciliary bodyBillableC69.41Malignant neoplasm of right ciliary bodyBillableC69.42Malignant neoplasm of left ciliary bodyBillableC69.5Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and ductNon-BillableC69.50Malignant neoplasm of unspecified lacrimal gland and ductBillableC69.51Malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and ductBillableC69.52Malignant neoplasm of left lacrimal gland and ductBillableC69.6Malignant neoplasm of orbitNon-BillableC69.60Malignant neoplasm of unspecified orbitBillableC69.61Malignant neoplasm of right orbitBillableC69.62Malignant neoplasm of left orbitBillableC69.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of eye and adnexaNon-BillableC69.80Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified eye and adnexaBillableC69.81Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right eye and adnexaBillableC69.82Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left eye and adnexaBillableC69.9Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eyeNon-BillableC69.90Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified eyeBillableC69.91Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right eyeBillableC69.92Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left eyeBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is C69 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, C69 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does C69 mean?

C69 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is C69 in?

C69 is located in Section C69-C72 — "Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of C69?

C69 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C69.0, C69.1, C69.2, C69.3, C69.4 and more.

When should I use C69?

Use C69 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa?

The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa is C69.

Can C69 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, C69 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is C69 in?

C69 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from C69?

Type 1 Excludes for C69 include: malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of eyelid (skin) (C43.1-, C44.1-); malignant neoplasm of optic nerve (C72.3-).

Is C69 valid for 2026?

Yes, C69 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
C69
Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C69-C72 — Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system
2026 ICD-10-CM