C79.4
Non-billableSecondary malig neoplasm of and unsp parts of nervous sys
Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of nervous system
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
C79Child Codes
2
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
- secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(9)
C79.0Secondary malignant neoplasm of kidney and renal pelvis
C79.1Sec malig neoplm of bladder and oth and unsp urinary organs
C79.2Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin
C79.3Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain and cerebral meninges
C79.5Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow
C79.6Secondary malignant neoplasm of ovary
C79.7Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland
C79.8Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
C79.9Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malig neoplasm of and unsp parts of nervous sys?
The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malig neoplasm of and unsp parts of nervous sys is C79.4. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of nervous system". C79.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C79.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C79.4 represents “Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of nervous system”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C79.4 a billable code?
No, C79.4 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 C79.4.
What chapter is C79.4 in?
C79.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C79.4?
C79.4 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 C79.4?
C79.4 has 2 child codes, including: C79.40 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of unsp part of nervous system), C79.49 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of oth parts of nervous system).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.4?
C79.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348385. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C79.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like secondary malig neoplasm of and unsp parts of nervous sys 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 C79.4?
C79.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E2Z (Malignant neoplasm metastasis, unspecified).
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