C25
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of pancreas
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
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)
- Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
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.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- if applicable exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (K86.81)
Child Codes (8)
C25.0Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
C25.1Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
C25.2Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
C25.3Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct
C25.4Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreas
C25.7Malignant neoplasm of other parts of pancreas
C25.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreas
C25.9Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of PancreasC0346647
- Cancer of the PancreasC0346647
- Cancer of the pancreasC0346647
- Cancer, PancreasC0346647
- Cancer, PancreaticC0346647
- Cancers, PancreasC0346647
- Cancers, PancreaticC0346647
- Malignant Neoplasm of PancreasC0346647
- Malignant Neoplasm of the PancreasC0346647
- Malignant Pancreatic NeoplasmC0346647
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreasC0346647
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas (disorder)C0346647
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, part unspecifiedC0346647
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecifiedC0346647
- Malignant tumor of pancreasC0346647
- Malignant tumour of pancreasC0346647
- Pancreas CancerC0346647
- Pancreas CancersC0346647
- Pancreas cancerC0346647
- Pancreas neoplasm malignantC0346647
- Pancreatic CancerC0346647
- Pancreatic CancersC0346647
- Pancreatic cancerC0346647
- cancer of the pancreasC0346647
- malignant neoplasm of pancreasC0346647
- pancreas caC0346647
- pancreas cancerC0346647
- pancreatic cancerC0346647
- pancreatic cancersC0346647
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C25?
ICD-10-CM code C25 represents "Malignant neoplasm of pancreas". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C25 a billable code?
No, C25 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 C25.
What chapter is C25 in?
C25 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C25?
C25 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4).
What are the subcategories under C25?
C25 has 8 child codes, including: C25.0 (Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas), C25.1 (Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas), C25.2 (Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas), C25.3 (Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with C25?
Yes, when using C25 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C25?
C25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0346647. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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