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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Carcinoma

C53.0
C53.1
C53.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cervical carcinoma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cervical Cancer
Carcinoma of the Cervix
cervical neoplasm
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cervical Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C53.0 for malignant neoplasm of endocervix, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of endocervix

Billable Code
C53.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed malignancy in the endocervix

Applicable To

  • • Endocervical carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the endocervical location to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of exocervix

Billable Code
C53.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Exocervical carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exocervical location to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri

Billable Code
C53.8
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Carcinoma involving both endocervix and exocervix

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the overlapping nature to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified

Billable Code
C53.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified cervical carcinoma

Important Notes

  • • Use this code only when specific site information is unavailable.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R87.81

Abnormal cervical HPV test

Use when there is a positive HPV test associated with the cervical carcinoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical carcinoma?

The ICD-10 code for cervical carcinoma varies by site: C53.0 for endocervix, C53.1 for exocervix, C53.8 for overlapping sites, and C53.9 for unspecified.

How do you code cervical cancer with overlapping sites?

Use ICD-10 code C53.8 for cervical cancer involving both endocervix and exocervix, ensuring documentation specifies the overlapping nature.

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