C56
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of ovary
Malignant neoplasm of ovary
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any functional activity
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(46)
UMLS
- Cancer of OvaryC1140680
- Cancer of ovaryC1140680
- Cancer of the OvaryC1140680
- Cancer of the ovaryC1140680
- Cancer, OvarianC1140680
- Cancer, OvaryC1140680
- Cancers, OvarianC1140680
- Cancers, OvaryC1140680
- Malignant Neoplasm of OvaryC1140680
- Malignant Neoplasm of the OvaryC1140680
- Malignant Ovarian NeoplasmC1140680
- Malignant Ovarian TumorC1140680
- Malignant Tumor of OvaryC1140680
- Malignant Tumor of the OvaryC1140680
- Malignant neoplasm of ovaryC1140680
- Malignant neoplasm of ovary (disorder)C1140680
- Malignant neoplasm of the ovaryC1140680
- Malignant tumor of ovaryC1140680
- Malignant tumor of the ovaryC1140680
- Malignant tumour of ovaryC1140680
- OVARIAN CANCERC1140680
- Ovarian CancerC1140680
- Ovarian CancersC1140680
- Ovarian cancerC1140680
- Ovarian cancer NOSC1140680
- Ovary CancerC1140680
- Ovary CancersC1140680
- ca ovarianC1140680
- cancer of ovaryC1140680
- cancer of the ovaryC1140680
- cancer ovarianC1140680
- cancer ovariesC1140680
- cancer ovaryC1140680
- cancers ovarianC1140680
- carcinoma of ovaryC1140680
- carcinoma ovarianC1140680
- carcinoma ovariesC1140680
- carcinoma ovaryC1140680
- malignant ovaries tumorC1140680
- ovarian caC1140680
- ovarian cancerC1140680
- ovarian cancersC1140680
- ovarian carcinomaC1140680
- ovarian carcinomasC1140680
- ovary cancerC1140680
- ovary carcinomaC1140680
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of ovary?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of ovary is C56. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of ovary". C56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C56 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C56 represents “Malignant neoplasm of ovary”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C56 a billable code?
No, C56 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 C56.
What chapter is C56 in?
C56 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C56?
C56 has 4 child codes, including: C56.1 (Malignant neoplasm of right ovary), C56.2 (Malignant neoplasm of left ovary), C56.3 (Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries), C56.9 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary).
Are additional codes required with C56?
Yes, when using C56, also report: any functional activity.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C56?
C56 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1140680. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C56 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of ovary 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 C56?
C56 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C73.Z (Malignant neoplasms of ovary, unspecified).
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