Question 1

Is C71 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C71 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C71 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C71 represents Malignant neoplasm of brain. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code C71 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C71 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C71?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C71 is section:C69-C72 (Malignant neoplasms of eye, brain and other parts of central nervous system (C69-C72)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C71?

Accepted Answer

Code C71 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant neoplasm of cranial nerves (C72.2-C72.5); retrobulbar malignant neoplasm (C69.6-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C71 as they represent different diagnoses.

C712026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Is C71 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C71 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C71 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C71?

What conditions are excluded from C71?