2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C68.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of urinary organs
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C64-C68›C68
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
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.
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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
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Patient EducationClinical
Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer occurs in the lining of the bladder. It is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States.
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Convert C68.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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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.
