2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C53.1

Malignant neoplasm of exocervix

ICD-10-CM Code:
C53.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
      (C51-C58)
      • Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
        (C53)

C53.1 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of exocervix. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

This code is applicable to female patients only. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-female patient.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus) exocervix ; Neoplasm, neoplastic cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus) external os ; Neoplasm, neoplastic exocervix ; Neoplasm, neoplastic external os, cervix uteri ; Neoplasm, neoplastic os ; Neoplasm, neoplastic os external ; Neoplasm, neoplastic uterus, uteri, uterine exocervix ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Carcinoma of cervix
  • Carcinoma of cervix
  • Carcinoma of exocervix
  • Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
  • Neoplasm of exocervix
  • Neoplasm of exocervix
  • Neoplasm of exocervix
  • Neoplasm of exocervix
  • Primary carcinoma of cervix
  • Primary carcinoma of exocervix
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of exocervix

Clinical Classification

Code Edits

The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10-CM Code Edits are applicable to this code:

  • Diagnoses for females only - The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies between a patient’s sex and any diagnosis on the patient’s record, these edits apply to FEMALES only .

Convert C53.1 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 180.1 - Malig neo exocervix

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus)
    »exocervix
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus)
    »external os
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »exocervix
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »external
    »os, cervix uteri
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »os
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »os
    »external
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »uterus, uteri, uterine
    »exocervix
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »uterus, uteri, uterine
    »external os
C53.1C79.82D06.1D26.0D39.0D49.59

Patient Education


Cervical Cancer

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. The virus spreads through sexual contact. Most women's bodies are able to fight HPV infection. But sometimes the virus leads to cancer. You're at higher risk if you smoke, have had many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have HIV infection.

Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. Later, you may have pelvic pain or bleeding from the vagina. It usually takes several years for normal cells in the cervix to turn into cancer cells. Your health care provider can find abnormal cells by doing a Pap test to examine cells from the cervix. You may also have an HPV test. If your results are abnormal, you may need a biopsy or other tests. By getting regular screenings, you can find and treat any problems before they turn into cancer.

Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination. The choice of treatment depends on the size of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread and whether you would like to become pregnant someday.

Vaccines can protect against several types of HPV, including some that can cause cancer.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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What is Cervical Cancer?

Learn about cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms, tests for diagnosis, factors affecting prognosis, staging, and treatment.
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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.