C79.31
Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Approximate Synonyms
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Cancer metastatic to brain
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Cancer metastatic to spinal cord
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Colorectal cancer, metastatic to brain
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Colorectal malignant neoplasm metastatic to brain
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Secondary malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
Clinical Information
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A malignant neoplasm that has spread to the brain from another anatomic site or system. The majority are carcinomas usually lung or breast carcinomas).
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Cancer that has spread from the original primary) tumor to the brain.
Details
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C79.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C79.31 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C79.31 – other international versions of ICD-10 C79.31 may differ.