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C79.5

Non-billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow

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

C79

Child Codes

2

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
  • secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
  • secondary carcinoid tumors of bone (C7B.03)

Child Codes (2)

C79.51

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

BillableC79.52

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow

Billable
Related Codes(9)
C79.0

Secondary malignant neoplasm of kidney and renal pelvis

C79.1

Sec malig neoplm of bladder and oth and unsp urinary organs

C79.2

Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin

BillableC79.3

Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain and cerebral meninges

C79.4

Secondary malig neoplasm of and unsp parts of nervous sys

C79.6

Secondary malignant neoplasm of ovary

C79.7

Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland

C79.8

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

C79.9

Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2E03Malignant neoplasm metastasis in bone or bone marrowequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow?

The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow is C79.5. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow". C79.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C79.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C79.5 represents “Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C79.5 a billable code?

No, C79.5 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 C79.5.

What chapter is C79.5 in?

C79.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C79.5?

C79.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-); secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-); secondary carcinoid tumors of bone (C7B.03).

What are the subcategories under C79.5?

C79.5 has 2 child codes, including: C79.51 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone), C79.52 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.5?

C79.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153690. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C79.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow 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 C79.5?

C79.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2E03 (Malignant neoplasm metastasis in bone or bone marrow).

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