C53
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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 cervix uteri (D06.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cervical cancerC0007847
- Cervix neoplasms malignantC0007847
- Malignant Cervical NeoplasmC0007847
- Malignant Cervical TumorC0007847
- Malignant Cervix NeoplasmC0007847
- Malignant Cervix TumorC0007847
- Malignant Cervix Uteri NeoplasmC0007847
- Malignant Cervix Uteri TumorC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of CervixC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of Cervix UteriC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of Uterine CervixC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of the CervixC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Cervix UteriC0007847
- Malignant Neoplasm of the Uterine CervixC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of CervixC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of Cervix UteriC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of Uterine CervixC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of the CervixC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of the Cervix UteriC0007847
- Malignant Tumor of the Uterine CervixC0007847
- Malignant Uterine Cervix NeoplasmC0007847
- Malignant Uterine Cervix TumorC0007847
- Malignant neoplasm of cervixC0007847
- Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteriC0007847
- Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri (disorder)C0007847
- Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecifiedC0007847
- Malignant tumor of cervixC0007847
- Malignant tumour of cervixC0007847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C53?
ICD-10-CM code C53 represents "Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C53 a billable code?
No, C53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under C53.
What chapter is C53 in?
C53 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C53?
C53 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-).
What are the subcategories under C53?
C53 has 4 child codes, including: C53.0 (Malignant neoplasm of endocervix), C53.1 (Malignant neoplasm of exocervix), C53.8 (Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri), C53.9 (Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C53?
C53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0007847. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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