C22
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
- hepatitis B (B16.-, B18.0-B18.1)
- hepatitis C (B17.1-, B18.2)
Child Codes (8)
C22.0Liver cell carcinoma
C22.1Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
C22.2Hepatoblastoma
C22.3Angiosarcoma of liver
C22.4Other sarcomas of liver
C22.7Other specified carcinomas of liver
C22.8Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
C22.9Malig neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or sec
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C22?
ICD-10-CM code C22 represents "Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C22 a billable code?
No, C22 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under C22.
What chapter is C22 in?
C22 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C22?
C22 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4); malignant neoplasm of biliary tract NOS (C24.9); secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct (C78.7).
What are the subcategories under C22?
C22 has 8 child codes, including: C22.0 (Liver cell carcinoma), C22.1 (Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma), C22.2 (Hepatoblastoma), C22.3 (Angiosarcoma of liver), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with C22?
Yes, when using C22 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-); hepatitis B (B16.-, B18.0-B18.1); hepatitis C (B17.1-, B18.2).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C22?
C22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153448. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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