ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
C72.0 Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- C72 Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
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Other codes in C72
14 complete codes in this category.
- C72.0Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
- C72.1Malignant neoplasm of cauda equina
- C72.20Malignant neoplasm of unspecified olfactory nerve
- C72.21Malignant neoplasm of right olfactory nerve
- C72.22Malignant neoplasm of left olfactory nerve
- C72.30Malignant neoplasm of unspecified optic nerve
- C72.31Malignant neoplasm of right optic nerve
- C72.32Malignant neoplasm of left optic nerve
- C72.40Malignant neoplasm of unspecified acoustic nerve
- C72.41Malignant neoplasm of right acoustic nerve
- C72.42Malignant neoplasm of left acoustic nerve
- C72.50Malignant neoplasm of unspecified cranial nerve
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has C72.0, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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