C70.0 — Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
BillableCC
Is C70.0 billable?
Yes — C70.0 is billable for FY2027. C70.0 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. C70.0 may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
C70.0 at a glance
| Code | C70.0 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does C70.0 group to?
C70.0 sits in MDC 01 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 054Nervous System Neoplasms with MCCmedical
- 055Nervous System Neoplasms without MCCmedical
As a secondary diagnosis, C70.0 is a complication or comorbidity (CC), which can move a stay into a higher-paying DRG.
How long has C70.0 existed?
C70.0 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.