D49.51 — Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney
Not billable
Is D49.51 billable?
No — D49.51 is a non-billable header code. D49.51 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 3 billable codes beneath D49.51.
D49.51 at a glance
| Code | D49.51 |
|---|---|
| Description | Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of kidney |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from D49
The conditions below are not part of D49.51, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, D49.51 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under D49.51? (3)
How long has D49.51 existed?
D49.51 first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.