2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C53Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C51-C58›C53

ICD-10-CM C53
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

C53 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C53.0, C53.1, C53.8, and C53.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C53
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C51-C58
Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC51-C58Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
CategoryC53Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
This CodeC53Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteriOverview

Non-specific codes like C53 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C53.0 for Malignant neoplasm of endocervix

  • Use C53.1 for Malignant neoplasm of exocervix

  • Use C53.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri

  • Use C53.9 for Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to C53: its own notes plus those printed at block C51-C58 and Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Block C51-C58 Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs applies to 36 codes
  • malignant neoplasm of skin of female genital organs

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 2 (C00-D49) Neoplasms applies to 1,730 codes
  • Functional activity
  • All neoplasms are classified in this chapter, whether they are functionally active or not. An additional code from Chapter 4 may be used, to identify functional activity associated with any neoplasm.
  • Morphology [Histology]
  • Chapter 2 classifies neoplasms primarily by site (topography), with broad groupings for behavior, malignant, in situ, benign, etc. The Table of Neoplasms should be used to identify the correct topography code. In a few cases, such as for malignant melanoma and certain neuroendocrine tumors, the morphology (histologic type) is included in the category and codes.
  • Primary malignant neoplasms overlapping site boundaries
  • A primary malignant neoplasm that overlaps two or more contiguous (next to each other) sites should be classified to the subcategory/code .8 ('overlapping lesion'), unless the combination is specifically indexed elsewhere. For multiple neoplasms of the same site that are not contiguous, such as tumors in different quadrants of the same breast, codes for each site should be assigned.
  • Malignant neoplasm of ectopic tissue
  • Malignant neoplasms of ectopic tissue are to be coded to the site mentioned, e.g., ectopic pancreatic malignant neoplasms are coded to pancreas, unspecified (C25.9).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name C53, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 2

These notes mention C53.

  • Z80.4 Family history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
    Conditions classifiable to C51-C63 names C51-C63, which includes this code
  • Z85.4 Personal history of malignant neoplasm of genital organs
    Conditions classifiable to C51-C63 names C51-C63, which includes this code

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Malignant Cervical Neoplasm

    a primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the cervix.

Patient EducationClinical

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina (birth canal).

The full article covers:

  • What is cervical cancer?
  • What causes cervical cancer?
  • Who is more likely to develop cervical cancer?
  • What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
  • How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for cervical cancer?
  • Can cervical cancer be prevented?
  • What is Cervical Cancer?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About C53Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri?

C53 is the ICD-10-CM category for malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is C53 (Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri need a more specific code from this category, such as C53.0, C53.1, and C53.8.

Can C53 be reported with a code from D06?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on C53 lists "carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).