C53
Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Description
Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
About ICD-10-CM code C53
The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri at code C53, inside C00-D49 Neoplasms, within Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs (C51-C58). You should not submit this code on claims since it lacks billing specificity, use a child code.
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Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).
C51-C58 Parent Instructions
Includes
- malignant neoplasm of skin of female genital organs
Instructional Notes
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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