C79.0
Non-billableSecondary malignant neoplasm of kidney and renal pelvis
Secondary malignant neoplasm of kidney and renal pelvis
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)
- secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
- secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C79.0?
ICD-10-CM code C79.0 represents "Secondary malignant neoplasm of kidney and renal pelvis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C79.0 a billable code?
No, C79.0 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 C79.0.
What chapter is C79.0 in?
C79.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C79.0?
C79.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-); secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-).
What are the subcategories under C79.0?
C79.0 has 3 child codes, including: C79.00 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of unsp kidney and renal pelvis), C79.01 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of r kidney and renal pelvis), C79.02 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of left kidney and renal pelvis).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.0?
C79.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494167. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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