Question 1

Is C68 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C68 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 C68 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C68 represents Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs. 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 C68 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C68 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 C68?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C68 is section:C64-C68 (Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C68?

Accepted Answer

Code C68 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9); malignant neoplasm of male genitourinary tract NOS (C63.9). These conditions cannot be coded together with C68 as they represent different diagnoses.

C682026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Is C68 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C68 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C68 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C68?

What conditions are excluded from C68?