C53 — Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
Not billable
Is C53 billable?
No — C53 is a non-billable header code. C53 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath C53.
C53 at a glance
| Code | C53 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with C53 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-)
What codes fall under C53? (4)
How long has C53 existed?
C53 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.