2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C53.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C51-C58›C53
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
C53.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 736 through 741, 754 through 756. Coders also document this condition as malignant neoplasm of cervical stump. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Female reproductive system cancers - cervix.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Malignant neoplasm of cervical stump
- Malignant neoplasm of endocervix
- Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
- Malignant neoplasm of squamocolumnar junction of cervix
- Neoplasm of exocervix
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of female genital organs
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of uterine cervix
- Primary malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.
| Site | Malig. Primary | Malig. Secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain | Unspec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus) › overlapping lesion | C53.8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus) › squamocolumnar junction | C53.8 | C79.82 | D06.7 | D26.0 | D39.0 | D49.59 |
| cervix (cervical) (uteri) (uterus) › stump | C53.8 | C79.82 | D06.7 | D26.0 | D39.0 | D49.59 |
| junction › squamocolumnar, of cervix | C53.8 | C79.82 | D06.7 | D26.0 | D39.0 | D49.59 |
| stump, cervical | C53.8 | C79.82 | D06.7 | D26.0 | D39.0 | D49.59 |
| uterus, uteri, uterine › squamocolumnar junction | C53.8 | C79.82 | D06.7 | D26.0 | D39.0 | D49.59 |
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).
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- What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
- How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for cervical cancer?
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- What is Cervical Cancer?
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Convert C53.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C53.8Overview
Is C53.8 (Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C53.8 group to?
When malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 754, 755, 756, with relative weights from 0.9605 to 3.5745 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C53.8?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri converts to ICD-9-CM 180.8 (malig neo cervix NEC). 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.
