C76.5
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of lower limb
Malignant neoplasm of lower limb
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
C76-C80
Parent Code
C76Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lower limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lower limb is C76.5. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lower limb". C76.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C76.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C76.5 represents “Malignant neoplasm of lower limb”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C76.5 a billable code?
No, C76.5 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 C76.5.
What chapter is C76.5 in?
C76.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C76.5?
C76.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9); malignant neoplasm of male genitourinary tract NOS (C63.9); malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under C76.5?
C76.5 has 3 child codes, including: C76.50 (Malignant neoplasm of unspecified lower limb), C76.51 (Malignant neoplasm of right lower limb), C76.52 (Malignant neoplasm of left lower limb).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C76.5?
C76.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153665. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C76.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of lower limb 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 C76.5?
C76.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D42 (Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined sites).
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