D42

Non-billable

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges

D42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as D42.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

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No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D42?
D42 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of meninges". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D42 a billable code?
No — D42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as D42.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of D42?
D42 has 3 more specific child codes, including D42.0, D42.1, D42.9.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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