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C78.8

Non-billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of and unsp digestive organs

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified digestive organs

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C76-C80

Parent Code

C78

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • secondary carcinoid tumors of liver (C7B.02)
  • secondary carcinoid tumors of peritoneum (C7B.04)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • lymph node metastases (C77.0)

Child Codes (2)

C78.80

Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified digestive organ

BillableC78.89

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of and unsp digestive organs?

The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of and unsp digestive organs is C78.8. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified digestive organs". C78.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C78.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C78.8 represents "Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified digestive organs". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C78.8 a billable code?

No, C78.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under C78.8.

What chapter is C78.8 in?

C78.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C78.8?

C78.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors of liver (C7B.02); secondary carcinoid tumors of peritoneum (C7B.04).

What are the subcategories under C78.8?

C78.8 has 2 child codes, including: C78.80 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified digestive organ), C78.89 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of other digestive organs).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C78.8?

C78.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348384. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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