C66
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of ureter
Malignant neoplasm of ureter
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)
- malignant neoplasm of ureteric orifice of bladder (C67.6)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- ureter cancerC0153619
- Cancer of UreterC0153619
- Cancer of the UreterC0153619
- Cancer of ureterC0153619
- Cancer, UreteralC0153619
- Cancers, UreteralC0153619
- Malignant Neoplasm of UreterC0153619
- Malignant Neoplasm of the UreterC0153619
- Malignant Tumor of UreterC0153619
- Malignant Tumor of the UreterC0153619
- Malignant Ureter NeoplasmC0153619
- Malignant Ureter TumorC0153619
- Malignant Ureteral NeoplasmC0153619
- Malignant Ureteral TumorC0153619
- Malignant neoplasm of ureterC0153619
- Malignant neoplasm of ureter (disorder)C0153619
- Malignant tumor of ureterC0153619
- Malignant tumour of ureterC0153619
- URETER, CANCER OFC0153619
- Ureter CancerC0153619
- Ureter CancersC0153619
- Ureter cancerC0153619
- Ureter, Cancer OfC0153619
- Ureteral CancerC0153619
- Ureteral CancersC0153619
- Ureteral cancerC0153619
- Ureteric cancerC0153619
- Ureteric cancer NOSC0153619
- cancer of the ureterC0153619
- cancer of ureterC0153619
- cancer ureterC0153619
- of ureter cancerC0153619
- ureter, cancer ofC0153619
- ureteral cancerC0153619
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C66?
ICD-10-CM code C66 represents "Malignant neoplasm of ureter". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C66 a billable code?
No, C66 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 C66.
What chapter is C66 in?
C66 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C66?
C66 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of ureteric orifice of bladder (C67.6).
What are the subcategories under C66?
C66 has 3 child codes, including: C66.1 (Malignant neoplasm of right ureter), C66.2 (Malignant neoplasm of left ureter), C66.9 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ureter).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C66?
C66 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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