2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C26.0Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C15-C26›C26

ICD-10-CM C26.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C26.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 374 through 376. Coders also document this condition as malignant neoplasm of intestine. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Gastrointestinal cancers - colorectal.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C26.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
C26
Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC15-C26Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
CategoryC26Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs
This CodeC26.0Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Malignant neoplasm of intestine
  • Malignant neoplasm of intestine due to familial adenomatous polyposis
  • Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of intestinal tract
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Malignant neoplasm of intestine NOS

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO015
Gastrointestinal cancers - colorectal
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
intestine, intestinalC26.0C78.80D01.40D13.99D37.8D49.0
intestine, intestinal › tract NECC26.0C78.89D01.40D13.99D37.8D49.0

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert C26.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
159.0 Malig neo intestine NOS
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 C26.0Overview

Is C26.0 (Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does C26.0 group to?

When malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 374, 375, 376, with relative weights from 0.9243 to 2.1387 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C26.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 159.0 (malig neo intestine NOS). The mapping is a direct match.

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.