2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C54.9Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C51-C58›C54

ICD-10-CM C54.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C54.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Female reproductive system cancers - uterus.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C54.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
C54
Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC51-C58Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
CategoryC54Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri
This CodeC54.9Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Adenosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Adenosarcoma of uterus
  • Carcinofibroma of corpus uteri
  • Carcinoma of corpus uteri
  • Carcinosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Carcinosarcoma of uterus
  • Complex mixed and stromal malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri
  • Leiomyosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Leiomyosarcoma of uterus
  • Malignant germ cell neoplasm of corpus uteri
  • Malignant neoplasm of body of uterus
  • Malignant neoplasm of cornu of corpus uteri
  • Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, excluding isthmus
  • Peripheral neuroectodermal neoplasm of corpus uteri
  • Peripheral neuroectodermal tumor
  • Primary adenosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Primary adenosarcoma of uterus
  • Primary carcinofibroma of corpus uteri
  • Primary carcinosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Primary carcinosarcoma of uterus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of body of uterus
  • Primary papillary carcinoma of body of uterus
  • Primary poorly differentiated endocrine carcinoma of corpus uteri
  • Primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor
  • Primary primitive neuroectodermal tumor of corpus uteri
  • Primary transitional cell carcinoma of corpus uteri
  • Primary undifferentiated carcinoma of body of uterus
  • Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of corpus uteri
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Sarcoma of corpus uteri
  • Serous carcinoma of body of uterus
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of corpus uteri
  • Transitional cell carcinoma of corpus uteri
  • Undifferentiated carcinoma of corpus uteri

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Müllerian mixed tumor
      • unspecified site
    • Tumor
      • Müllerian, mixed
        • unspecified site

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR NEO031
Female reproductive system cancers - uterus
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.
corpus › uteriC54.9C79.82D07.0D26.1D39.0D49.59
uterus, uteri, uterine › bodyC54.9C79.82D07.0D26.1D39.0D49.59
uterus, uteri, uterine › cornuC54.9C79.82D07.0D26.1D39.0D49.59
uterus, uteri, uterine › corpusC54.9C79.82D07.0D26.1D39.0D49.59

Patient EducationClinical

Uterine Cancer

Uterine cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the uterus, which is sometimes called the womb. The uterus is the place where a fetus grows during pregnancy.

The full article covers:

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

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert C54.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
182.0 Malig neo corpus uteri
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 C54.9Overview

Is C54.9 (Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does C54.9 group to?

When malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified 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 C54.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 182.0 (malig neo corpus uteri). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.