C25

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of pancreas

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

C15-C26 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Instructional Notes

Code Also
  • if applicable exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (K86.81)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C15-C26Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
C25Malignant neoplasm of pancreasNot billable
C25.0Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreasBillable
C25.1Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreasBillable
C25.2Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreasBillable
C25.3Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic ductBillable
C25.4Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreasBillable
C25.7Malignant neoplasm of other parts of pancreasBillable
C25.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreasBillable
C25.9Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C25:

blockC15-C26
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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