2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C68Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C64-C68›C68

ICD-10-CM C68
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

C68 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as C68.0, C68.1, C68.8, and C68.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C68
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
C64-C68
Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC64-C68Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract
CategoryC68Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
This CodeC68Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs

Specific Coding for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organsOverview

Non-specific codes like C68 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use C68.0 for Malignant neoplasm of urethra

  • Use C68.1 for Malignant neoplasm of paraurethral glands

  • Use C68.8 for Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs

  • Use C68.9 for Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to C68: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 2. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

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

  • malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9)
  • malignant neoplasm of male genitourinary tract NOS (C63.9)

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 C68, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 2

These notes mention C68.

  • Z80.5 Family history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tract
    Conditions classifiable to C64-C68 names C64-C68, which includes this code
  • Z85.5 Personal history of malignant neoplasm of urinary tract
    Conditions classifiable to C64-C68 names C64-C68, which includes this code

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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 C68Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs?

C68 is the ICD-10-CM category for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is C68 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs need a more specific code from this category, such as C68.0, C68.1, and C68.8.

Can C68 be reported with C57.9?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on C68 lists "malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9)". 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).