C69.20 – Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C69.20

Code: C69.20 (claims format: C6920)
Description: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block: C69-C72 Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system
Parent codes: C69 › C69.2

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

C69 – Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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-)

C69.2 – Malignant neoplasm of retina

Excludes1 (not coded here):

dark area on retina (D49.81)
neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81)
retinal freckle (D49.81)

Related codes in C69.2

C69.21 – Malignant neoplasm of right retinaBillable
C69.22 – Malignant neoplasm of left retinaBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C69.20?

C69.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina, in the block C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system).

Is C69.20 a billable code?

Yes. C69.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C69.20 belong to?

It belongs to category C69 – Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.