Question 1

Is C53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C53 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C53 represents Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri. 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 C53 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C53 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 C53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C53 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 C53?

Accepted Answer

Code C53 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C53 as they represent different diagnoses.

C532026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Is C53 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C53 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C53 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C53?

What conditions are excluded from C53?