C69.02
BillableMalignant neoplasm of left conjunctiva
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 23 — Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
0.251V24HCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.150ESRDHCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.000RxHCCHCC 22 — Cancer, Other Specified Sites
0.000What This Code Means
Cancer of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •The fifth character specifies laterality; ensure correct eye is documented (right vs. left)
- •Obtain ophthalmology reports confirming conjunctival involvement and histological type
Clinical Significance
Left conjunctival malignancy requires the same specialized ophthalmic oncology management as right-sided tumors, with laterality documentation being essential for surgical planning, radiation field targeting, and clinical trial enrollment. The distinction between left and right is not merely administrative but directly impacts treatment delivery.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Pathology confirming malignancy with histological type
- ✓Explicit documentation of left eye involvement
- ✓Detailed description of tumor characteristics including size, location on conjunctiva, and extent
- ✓Clinical stage and treatment plan
- ✓Follow-up surveillance plan for recurrence monitoring
Commonly Confused Codes
C69.01 — Right conjunctiva: carefully verify laterality to prevent coding errorsC69.00 — Unspecified conjunctiva: use C69.02 when left eye is clearly documentedC69.12 — Left cornea: conjunctiva and cornea are different ocular structures; verify tissue of originC44.122 — Skin cancer of left eyelid: distinguish mucosal conjunctival cancer from skin cancer
Code Hierarchy
└C69Malignant neoplasm of eye and adnexa└C69.0Malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva└C69.02Malignant neoplasm of left conjunctiva
└C69.02Malignant neoplasm of left conjunctiva