C77
Non-billableSecondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes
Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (8)
C77.0Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of nodes of head, face and neck
C77.1Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of intrathorac nodes
C77.2Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of intra-abd nodes
C77.3Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of axilla and upper limb nodes
C77.4Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of inguinal and lower limb nodes
C77.5Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of intrapelv nodes
C77.8Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of nodes of multiple regions
C77.9Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unsp
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer metastatic to lymph nodesC0686619
- Lymph Node MetastasesC0686619
- Lymph Node MetastasisC0686619
- Lymph node metastasesC0686619
- Metastases to Lymph NodesC0686619
- Metastases to lymph nodesC0686619
- Metastasis to Lymph NodeC0686619
- Metastasis, Lymph NodeC0686619
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in Lymph NodeC0686619
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lymph NodesC0686619
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the Lymph NodesC0686619
- Metastatic Neoplasm to the Lymph NodeC0686619
- Metastatic Tumor to Lymph NodeC0686619
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of lymph nodeC0686619
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lymph nodeC0686619
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lymph node (disorder)C0686619
- Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodesC0686619
- Secondary lymph node cancerC0686619
- Secondary malignant neoplasm of lymph nodeC0686619
- cancer lymph nodes secondaryC0686619
- lymph metastases nodeC0686619
- lymph metastases nodesC0686619
- lymph metastasis nodesC0686619
- lymph node metastasesC0686619
- lymph node metastasisC0686619
- metastases to lymph nodesC0686619
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C77?
ICD-10-CM code C77 represents "Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C77 a billable code?
No, C77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under C77.
What chapter is C77 in?
C77 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C77?
C77 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes, specified as primary (C81-C86, C88, C96.-); mesentary metastasis of carcinoid tumor (C7B.04); secondary carcinoid tumors of distant lymph nodes (C7B.01).
What are the subcategories under C77?
C77 has 8 child codes, including: C77.0 (Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of nodes of head, face and neck), C77.1 (Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of intrathorac nodes), C77.2 (Secondary and unsp malignant neoplasm of intra-abd nodes), C77.3 (Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of axilla and upper limb nodes), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C77?
C77 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0686619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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