C53: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
Codes under C53 (Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| C53.0 | Malignant neoplasm of endocervix | ✓ |
| C53.0 | Malignant neoplasm of endocervix | ✓ |
| C53.1 | Malignant neoplasm of exocervix | ✓ |
| C53.1 | Malignant neoplasm of exocervix | ✓ |
| C53.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri | ✓ |
| C53.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri | ✓ |
| C53.9 | Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified | ✓ |
| C53.9 | Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code C53?
C53 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is C53 a billable code?
No — C53 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example C53.0 — Malignant neoplasm of endocervix). 8 of the 8 codes under C53 are billable.
What codes fall under C53?
C53 includes C53.0, C53.0, C53.1, C53.1, C53.8, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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