Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C65.1 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of right renal pelvis. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where C65.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, C65.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
C65.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of right renal pelvis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of C65.1 is C65 ("Malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis"). C65.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
C65.1 is located in Section C64-C68 — "Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use C65.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of right renal pelvis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of right renal pelvis is C65.1.
Yes, C65.1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
C65.1 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, C65.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.