C70Header code — not billable

Malignant neoplasm of meninges

Chapter
2. Neoplasms
Category
C70
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category C70

C70.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meningesYesC70.1Malignant neoplasm of spinal meningesYesC70.9Malignant neoplasm of meninges, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C70?

C70 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of meninges.

Is C70 a billable code?

No. C70 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 C70 in?

C70 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.

When did C70 become effective?

C70 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to C70?

C70 belongs to category C70, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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