C70 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of meninges
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C70Malignant neoplasm of meninges
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C70 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)
- 3
Category C70
Malignant neoplasm of meninges
- 4
Code C70
Malignant neoplasm of meninges
Codes under C70
C70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C70.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C70.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C70.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C70 mean?
C70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of meninges.”
Is C70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C70 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 C70 located in ICD-10-CM?
C70 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 C70, Malignant neoplasm of meninges.
What coding notes are listed for C70?
No inclusion terms are listed for C70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.