Question 1

Is C26 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C26 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C26 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C26 represents Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C26?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C26 is section:C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C26?

Accepted Answer

Code C26 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C26 as they represent different diagnoses.

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