All ICD10 Codes

C26

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
C26.0Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecifiedC26.1Malignant neoplasm of spleenC26.9Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system
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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C15-C26Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
C26Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organsNot billable
C26.0Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecifiedBillable
C26.1Malignant neoplasm of spleenBillable
C26.9Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive systemBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C26:

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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