Meningioma ICD-10-CM Codes

Is the Meningioma ICD code Billable?

Yes, D32.9: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified, the code used for meningioma, is billable. 

Clinical Information

• Meningioma is the most common type of primary brain or central nervous system (CNS) tumor located in the meninges, the three layers of tissue between the skull and brain. 
• There are multiple types of meningiomas depending on where the tumor is located. Some are convexity meningioma, intraventricular meningioma, skull base meningioma, olfactory groove meningioma, and suprasellar meningioma. 
• Symptoms vary depending on the meningioma’s location and size. However, common symptoms include seizures, confusion, loss of hearing/smell, change in vision, and headaches. 
• To diagnose meningioma, the practitioner will have the patient undergo multiple tests and exams, such as a physical exam, neurological exam, imaging tests, and obtaining a piece of tumor tissue for examination. 
• Treatment for meningioma usually involves surgery followed by radiation or chemotherapy. 

Synonyms Include:

• Benign neoplasm of meninges
• Meningioma
• Melanocytoma of meninges
• Primary melanocytic lesion of meninges
• Meningioma of optic nerve sheath