ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of orbit C69.6

ICD-10 code C69.6 for Malignant neoplasm of orbit is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

Official Long Descriptor

Malignant neoplasm of orbit

Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscle
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit
Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissue
Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissue

Excludes1: malignant neoplasm of orbital bone (C41.0)

C69

Excludes1: 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-)

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