2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C79.72Secondary malignant neoplasm of left adrenal gland
ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C76-C80›C79
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
C79.72 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for secondary malignant neoplasm of left adrenal gland. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 643 through 645. Coders also document this condition as bilateral mass of adrenal glands. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Secondary malignancies.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Bilateral mass of adrenal glands
- Bilateral metastatic malignant neoplasm to adrenal glands
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to adrenal gland
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to left adrenal gland
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm to right adrenal gland
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Table of NeoplasmsClinical
Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.
| Site | Malig. Primary | Malig. Secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain | Unspec. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adrenal | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| adrenal › capsule | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| adrenal › cortex | C74.0 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| adrenal › gland | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| adrenal › medulla | C74.1 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| cortex | C74.0 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| cortex › adrenal | C74.0 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| medulla | C74.1 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| medulla › adrenal | C74.1 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| suprarenal | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| suprarenal › capsule | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| suprarenal › cortex | C74.0 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| suprarenal › gland | C74.9 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
| suprarenal › medulla | C74.1 | C79.7 | D09.3 | D35.0 | D44.1 | D49.7 |
Patient EducationClinical
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Your adrenal, or suprarenal, glands are located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol, which helps you respond to stress and has many other functions.
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Convert C79.72 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About C79.72Overview
Is C79.72 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report secondary malignant neoplasm of left adrenal gland on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does C79.72 group to?
When secondary malignant neoplasm of left adrenal gland is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 643, 644, 645, with relative weights from 0.7683 to 1.6461 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C79.72?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, secondary malignant neoplasm of left adrenal gland converts to ICD-9-CM 198.7 (second malig neo adrenal). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
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.
