Question 1

Is C75 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C75 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 C75 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C75 represents Malignant neoplasm of other endocrine glands and related structures. 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 C75 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C75 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 C75?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C75 is section:C73-C75 (Malignant neoplasms of thyroid and other endocrine glands (C73-C75)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C75?

Accepted Answer

Code C75 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant carcinoid tumors (C7A.0-); malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland (C74.-); malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreas (C25.4) and 6 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with C75 as they represent different diagnoses.

C752026

Excludes19Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Is C75 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C75 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C75 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C75?

What conditions are excluded from C75?