2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C68.9Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C64-C68›C68
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
C68.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified. 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.
- Clear cell urothelial carcinoma of urinary system
- Lipid-rich urothelial carcinoma of urinary system
- Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ
- Malignant neoplasm of urinary system
- Metastatic urothelial carcinoma
- Micropapillary urothelial carcinoma
- Primary clear cell urothelial carcinoma of urinary system
- Primary lipid-rich urothelial carcinoma of urinary system
- Primary malignant neoplasm of urinary system
- Primary micropapillary urothelial carcinoma
- Primary transitional cell carcinoma of upper urinary tract
- Transitional cell carcinoma of upper urinary tract
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of urinary system NOS
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 C68.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C68.9Overview
Is C68.9 (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 urinary organ, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C68.9 group to?
When malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified 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 C68.9?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 189.9 (mal neo urinary NOS). 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.
