2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C25Malignant neoplasm of pancreas

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C15-C26›C25

ICD-10-CM C25
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C25 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of pancreas, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C25.0, C25.1, C25.2, and C25.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C25
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C15-C26
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC15-C26Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
CategoryC25Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
This CodeC25Malignant neoplasm of pancreas

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of pancreasOverview

Non-specific codes like C25 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C25.0 for Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas

  • Use C25.1 for Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas

  • Use C25.2 for Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas

  • Use C25.3 for Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct

  • Use C25.4 for Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreas

  • Use C25.7 for Malignant neoplasm of other parts of pancreas

  • Use C25.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreas

  • Use C25.9 for Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Code Also

  • if applicable exocrine pancreatic insufficiency K86.81

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify:
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Patient EducationClinical

Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce the juices. Some risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About C25Overview

Is C25 (Malignant neoplasm of pancreas) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of pancreas, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of pancreas need a more specific code from this category, such as C25.0, C25.1, and C25.2.