C69 – Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa

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

Code: C69 (claims format: C69)
Description: Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa
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

Billable codes under C69

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

C69.0 – Malignant neoplasm of conjunctivaHeader (more codes below)
C69.1 – Malignant neoplasm of corneaHeader (more codes below)
C69.2 – Malignant neoplasm of retinaHeader (more codes below)
C69.3 – Malignant neoplasm of choroidHeader (more codes below)
C69.4 – Malignant neoplasm of ciliary bodyHeader (more codes below)
C69.5 – Malignant neoplasm of lacrimal gland and ductHeader (more codes below)
C69.6 – Malignant neoplasm of orbitHeader (more codes below)
C69.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of eye and adnexaHeader (more codes below)
C69.9 – Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of eyeHeader (more codes below)

Notes for C69

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-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C69?

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

Is C69 a billable code?

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

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.