2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C64Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
C64 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C64.1, C64.2, and C64.9.
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Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvisOverview
Non-specific codes like C64 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney C7A.093
- malignant neoplasm of renal calyces C65
- malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis C65
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Adenocarcinoma See Also: Neoplasm, malignant, by site;
renal cell C64
Carcinoma (malignant) See Also: Neoplasm, by site, malignant;
renal cell C64
Embryoma See Also: Neoplasm, uncertain behavior, by site;
Grawitz tumor C64
Hypernephroma C64
Nephroma C64
Sarcoma (of) See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue, malignant;
clear cell See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue, malignant;
kidney C64
Wilms' tumor C64
Patient EducationClinical
Kidney Cancer
You have two kidneys. They are fist-sized organs on either side of your backbone above your waist. The tubes inside filter and clean your blood, taking out waste products and making urine. Kidney cancer forms in the lining of tiny tubes inside your kidneys.
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C64Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis?
C64 is the ICD-10-CM category for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.
Is C64 (Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis need a more specific code from this category, such as C64.1, C64.2, and C64.9.
