C67.9 — Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Is C67.9 billable?
Yes, but C67.9 is an unspecified code. C67.9 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, C67.9 is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting C67.9 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- C67.0Malignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder
- C67.1Malignant neoplasm of dome of bladder
- C67.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
- C67.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of bladder
- C67.4Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder
- C67.5Malignant neoplasm of bladder neck
- C67.6Malignant neoplasm of ureteric orifice
- C67.7Malignant neoplasm of urachus
- C67.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
C67.9 at a glance
| Code | C67.9 |
|---|---|
| Description | Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does C67.9 group to?
C67.9 sits in MDC 11 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 656Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with MCCsurgical
- 657Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with CCsurgical
- 658Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm without CC/MCCsurgical
How long has C67.9 existed?
C67.9 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.
What other codes are in the C67 family? (9)
- C67.0Malignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder
- C67.1Malignant neoplasm of dome of bladder
- C67.2Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
- C67.3Malignant neoplasm of anterior wall of bladder
- C67.4Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of bladder
- C67.5Malignant neoplasm of bladder neck
- C67.6Malignant neoplasm of ureteric orifice
- C67.7Malignant neoplasm of urachus
- C67.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder