C69 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C69Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C69 sits
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Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)
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Category C69
Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
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Code C69
Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
Codes under C69
C69 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
C69.0Malignant neoplasm of conjunctivaC69.1Malignant neoplasm of corneaC69.2Malignant neoplasm of retinaC69.3Malignant neoplasm of choroidC69.4Malignant neoplasm of ciliary bodyC69.5Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and ductC69.6Malignant neoplasm of orbitC69.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of eye and adnexaC69.9Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eyeNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C69.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C69.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C69.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- 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-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C69.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C69 mean?
C69 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa.”
Is C69 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C69 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C69 located in ICD-10-CM?
C69 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72) (C69–C72), under category C69, Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa.
What coding notes are listed for C69?
No inclusion terms are listed for C69 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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-). No Excludes2 note is listed.