Is C72.5 a billable code?
No. C72.5 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
C72.5: Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
C72.5 groups related diagnoses under malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under C72.5
- C72.50Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve
- C72.59Malignant neoplasm of other cranial nerves
Other codes in C72 Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
C72.5 questions
What does C72.5 mean?
C72.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nerves. It is in chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.