C69.51 – Malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C69.51
Code
C69.51 (claims format: C6951)
Description
Malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct
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 › C69.5

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-)

C69.5 – Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and duct

Applicable to:
  • Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal sac
  • Malignant neoplasm of nasolacrimal duct

Related codes in C69.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C69.51?

C69.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of right lacrimal gland and duct, in the block C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system).

Is C69.51 a billable code?

Yes. C69.51 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C69.51 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.