C69.6 – Malignant neoplasm of orbit

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C69.6
Code
C69.6 (claims format: C696)
Description
Malignant neoplasm of orbit
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under C69.6

C69.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for C69.6

Applicable to:
  • Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of orbit
  • Malignant neoplasm of extraocular muscle
  • Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit
  • Malignant neoplasm of retrobulbar tissue
  • Malignant neoplasm of retro-ocular tissue
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant neoplasm of orbital bone (C41.0)

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-)

Related codes in C69

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C69.6?

C69.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of orbit, in the block C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system).

Is C69.6 a billable code?

No. C69.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does C69.6 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.