Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C76 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C76. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where C76 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C76 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C76 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C76 is located in Section C76-C80 — "Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C76 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C76.0, C76.1, C76.2, C76.3, C76.4 and more.
Use C76 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites" 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 other and ill-defined sites is C76.
No, C76 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C76 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C76 include: malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9); malignant neoplasm of male genitourinary tract NOS (C63.9); malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96) and more.
Yes, C76 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.