C69.6Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of orbit
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C69
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C69
C69Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexaC69.0Malignant neoplasm of conjunctivaC69.00Malignant neoplasm of unspecified conjunctivaYesC69.01Malignant neoplasm of right conjunctivaYesC69.02Malignant neoplasm of left conjunctivaYesC69.1Malignant neoplasm of corneaC69.10Malignant neoplasm of unspecified corneaYesC69.11Malignant neoplasm of right corneaYesC69.12Malignant neoplasm of left corneaYesC69.2Malignant neoplasm of retinaC69.20Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retinaYesC69.21Malignant neoplasm of right retinaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C69.6?
C69.6 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of orbit.
Is C69.6 a billable code?
No. C69.6 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C69.6 in?
C69.6 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C69.6 become effective?
C69.6 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C69.6?
C69.6 belongs to category C69, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.