Question 1

Is C52 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, C52 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of vagina. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C52 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C52 represents Malignant neoplasm of vagina. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code C52 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C52 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C52?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C52 is section:C51-C58 (Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs (C51-C58)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C52?

Accepted Answer

Code C52 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: carcinoma in situ of vagina (D07.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with C52 as they represent different diagnoses.

C522026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one

Is C52 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C52 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C52 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C52?

What conditions are excluded from C52?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code C52?

How common is hospitalization for C52?