C71Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of brain
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C71
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C71
C71.0Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventriclesYesC71.1Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobeYesC71.2Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobeYesC71.3Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobeYesC71.4Malignant neoplasm of occipital lobeYesC71.5Malignant neoplasm of cerebral ventricleYesC71.6Malignant neoplasm of cerebellumYesC71.7Malignant neoplasm of brain stemYesC71.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of brainYesC71.9Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C71?
C71 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of brain.
Is C71 a billable code?
No. C71 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 C71 in?
C71 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C71 become effective?
C71 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C71?
C71 belongs to category C71, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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