Is ICD-10-CM code C64 billable?

No, C64 (Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code C64 belong to?

C64 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

C64

Non-Billable

ChapterC00–D49

Rankcategory

Description

Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis

About ICD-10-CM code C64

Under C00-D49 Neoplasms, within Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68), ICD-10-CM code C64 describes Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis. This code cannot be billed directly because more specific child codes exist beneath it.

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

C64.1Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis C64.2Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis C64.9Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

Metadata & Insights

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

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093)
malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-)
malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

C64-C68Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68)

C64Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvisNot billable

C64.1Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvisBillable

C64.2Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvisBillable

C64.9Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvisBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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