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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for differentiated retinoblastoma

C69.2

Malignant neoplasm of retina

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Retinoblastoma › differentiated”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding differentiated retinoblastoma

The ICD-10-CM code for differentiated retinoblastoma is C69.2 (Malignant neoplasm of retina).

Within C69 (malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa), C69.2 is specifically for malignant neoplasm of retina. Related codes cover conjunctiva (C69.0), cornea (C69.1), choroid (C69.3), ciliary body (C69.4), lacrimal gland and duct (C69.5), orbit (C69.6), overlapping sites of eye and adnexa (C69.8) and unspecified site of eye (C69.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: C69.20 (retina), C69.21 (retina) and C69.22 (retina).

Don't report C69.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: dark area on retina (D49.81), neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81) and retinal freckle (D49.81).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for C69.2)

  • dark area on retina (D49.81)
  • neoplasm of unspecified behavior of retina and choroid (D49.81)
  • retinal freckle (D49.81)

Common questions about differentiated retinoblastoma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for differentiated retinoblastoma?

C69.2 — Malignant neoplasm of retina (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is C69.2 billable?

No. C69.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.