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C26

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs

Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C15-C26

Child Codes

3

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

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

Child Codes (3)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs is C26. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs". C26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C26 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C26 represents “Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C26 a billable code?

No, C26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C26.

What chapter is C26 in?

C26 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C26?

C26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4); malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-).

What are the subcategories under C26?

C26 has 3 child codes, including: C26.0 (Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified), C26.1 (Malignant neoplasm of spleen), C26.9 (Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the dgstv sys).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C26?

C26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2919145. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C26 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C26?

C26 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C11.Z (Malignant neoplasms of other or ill-defined digestive organs, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.