D49.519 — Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified kidney
Is D49.519 billable?
Yes, but D49.519 is an unspecified code. D49.519 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, D49.519 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 D49.519 — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
D49.519 at a glance
| Code | D49.519 |
|---|---|
| Description | Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of unspecified kidney |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Which MS-DRGs does D49.519 group to?
D49.519 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
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from D49
The conditions below are not part of D49.519, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, D49.519 and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has D49.519 existed?
D49.519 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.