C72 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C72Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C72 sits
- 1
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 C72
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
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Code C72
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system
Codes under C72
C72 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
C72.0Malignant neoplasm of spinal cordC72.1Malignant neoplasm of cauda equinaC72.2Malignant neoplasm of olfactory nerveC72.3Malignant neoplasm of optic nerveC72.4Malignant neoplasm of acoustic nerveC72.5Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified cranial nervesC72.9Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-)
- malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C72.
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 C72 mean?
C72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system.”
Is C72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C72 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 C72 located in ICD-10-CM?
C72 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 C72, Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord, cranial nerves and other parts of central nervous system.
What coding notes are listed for C72?
No inclusion terms are listed for C72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: malignant neoplasm of meninges (C70.-); malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.