2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C57.3

Malignant neoplasm of parametrium

ICD-10-CM Code:
C57.3
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of parametrium
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
      (C51-C58)
      • Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified female genital organs
        (C57)

C57.3 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of parametrium. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

This code is applicable to female patients only. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-female patient.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue] sacro-uterine ; Neoplasm, neoplastic ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue] uterine ; Neoplasm, neoplastic ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue] uterosacral ; Neoplasm, neoplastic parametrium ; Neoplasm, neoplastic sacrouterine ligament ; Neoplasm, neoplastic uterosacral ligament ; Neoplasm, neoplastic uterus, uteri, uterine ligament ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Carcinoma of peritoneum
  • Carcinoma of peritoneum
  • Malignant neoplasm of parametrium
  • Neoplasm of parametrium
  • Neoplasm of parametrium
  • Neoplasm of parametrium
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of parametrium
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of peritoneum
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of peritoneum
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of uterine ligament
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of parametrium
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of pelvic peritoneum
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of pelvic peritoneum
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of pelvic peritoneum

Clinical Classification

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
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.
  • Malignant neoplasm of uterine ligament NOS

Code Edits

The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10-CM Code Edits are applicable to this code:

  • Diagnoses for females only - The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies between a patient’s sex and any diagnosis on the patient’s record, these edits apply to FEMALES only .

Convert C57.3 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 183.4 - Malig neo parametrium

Table of Neoplasms

This code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue]
    »sacro-uterine
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue]
    »uterine
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ligament [See Also: Neoplasm, connective tissue]
    »uterosacral
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »parametrium
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »sacrouterine ligament
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »uterosacral ligament
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »uterus, uteri, uterine
    »ligament
C57.3C79.82 D28.2D39.8D49.59

Patient Education


Uterine Cancer

The uterus, or womb, is the place where a baby grows when a women is pregnant. There are different types of uterine cancer. The most common type starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This type is also called endometrial cancer.

The symptoms of uterine cancer include:

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
  • Trouble urinating
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pain during intercourse

Uterine cancer usually happens after menopause. It is more common in women who have obesity. You also have a higher risk if you took estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (menopausal hormone therapy) for many years.

Tests to find uterine cancer include a pelvic exam, imaging tests, and a biopsy. The most common treatment is a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Sometimes the surgery also removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Other treatments include hormone therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Some women get more than one type of treatment.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

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.