2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C68.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs

ICD-10-CM CodesC00–D49C64-C68C68

ICD-10-CM C68.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C68.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 656 through 658, 686 through 688. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Urinary system cancers - all other types.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C68.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs
Short Description
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC64-C68Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract
CategoryC68Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
This CodeC68.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs
  • Malignant neoplasm of urinary tract proper
  • Overlapping malignant neoplasm of urinary system
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping sites of urinary organ
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of urinary organs
  • Primary urothelial carcinoma of overlapping sites of urinary organs

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Primary malignant neoplasm of two or more contiguous sites of urinary organs whose point of origin cannot be determined

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR NEO047
Urinary system cancers - all other types
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.
urinary organ or system overlapping lesionC68.8
urinary organ or system specified sites NECC68.8C79.19D09.19D30.8D41.8D49.59

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert C68.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
189.8 Mal neo urinary NEC
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 C68.8Overview

Is C68.8 (Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does C68.8 group to?

When malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 656, 657, 658, 686, 687, 688, with relative weights from 0.7903 to 3.1838 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C68.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs converts to ICD-9-CM 189.8 (mal neo urinary 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.