C51

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of vulva

Malignant neoplasm of vulva

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C51-C58

Child Codes

5

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of skin of female genital organs

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • carcinoma in situ of vulva (D07.1)

Child Codes (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C51?

ICD-10-CM code C51 represents "Malignant neoplasm of vulva". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C51 a billable code?

No, C51 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under C51.

What chapter is C51 in?

C51 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C51?

C51 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: carcinoma in situ of vulva (D07.1).

What are the subcategories under C51?

C51 has 5 child codes, including: C51.0 (Malignant neoplasm of labium majus), C51.1 (Malignant neoplasm of labium minus), C51.2 (Malignant neoplasm of clitoris), C51.8 (Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of vulva), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C51?

C51 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0375071. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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