C78.0
Non-billableSecondary malignant neoplasm of lung
Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung
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
C78Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding 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)
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
C78.1Secondary malignant neoplasm of mediastinum
C78.2Secondary malignant neoplasm of pleura
C78.3Secondary malignant neoplasm of and unsp respiratory organs
C78.4Secondary malignant neoplasm of small intestine
C78.5Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
C78.6Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperiton and peritoneum
C78.7Secondary malig neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
C78.8Secondary malignant neoplasm of and unsp digestive organs
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(43)
UMLS
- Cancer metastatic to lungC0153676
- Lung MetastasesC0153676
- Lung cancer metastaticC0153676
- Lung metastasesC0153676
- Lung secondariesC0153676
- Metastases to LungC0153676
- Metastases to lungC0153676
- Metastasis in lungC0153676
- Metastasis to LungC0153676
- Metastasis to the LungC0153676
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the LungC0153676
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm to the LungC0153676
- Metastatic Neoplasm to the LungC0153676
- Metastatic Tumor to the LungC0153676
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm of lungC0153676
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lungC0153676
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lung (disorder)C0153676
- Pulmonary MetastasisC0153676
- Pulmonary metastasesC0153676
- Pulmonary metastasisC0153676
- Secondary cancer of lungC0153676
- Secondary malignant neoplasm of lungC0153676
- Secondary malignant tumor of lungC0153676
- Secondary malignant tumour of lungC0153676
- cancer lung metastaticC0153676
- cancer lung secondaryC0153676
- cancer lungs metastaticC0153676
- cancer metastatic to lungC0153676
- lung cancer metastaticC0153676
- lung metastasesC0153676
- lung metastasisC0153676
- lung secondariesC0153676
- lung secondaryC0153676
- lungs metastasisC0153676
- metastasis lungC0153676
- metastasis to lungC0153676
- metastatic cancer lungC0153676
- metastatic lung cancerC0153676
- pulmonary metastasesC0153676
- pulmonary metastasisC0153676
- pulmonary secondaryC0153676
- secondary cancer lungC0153676
- secondary lung cancerC0153676
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of lung?
The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of lung is C78.0. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung". C78.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C78.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C78.0 represents “Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C78.0 a billable code?
No, C78.0 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 C78.0.
What chapter is C78.0 in?
C78.0 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C78.0?
C78.0 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 C78.0?
C78.0 has 3 child codes, including: C78.00 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung), C78.01 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung), C78.02 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C78.0?
C78.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153676. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C78.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like secondary malignant neoplasm of lung 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 C78.0?
C78.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D70 (Malignant neoplasm metastasis in lung).
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