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D49.6

Billable

Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

D49.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
D49
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body. Your nerves take in information from your senses and send it to the brain to be processed. Your brain…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •neoplasm of unspecified behavior of cerebral meninges (D49.7)
  • •neoplasm of unspecified behavior of cranial nerves (D49.7)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code D49.6?
D49.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is D49.6 a billable code?
Yes — D49.6 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from D49.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neoplasm of unspecified behavior of cerebral meninges (D49.7); neoplasm of unspecified behavior of cranial nerves (D49.7).

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

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