Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri (C53) ICD-10-CM
The C53 code range covers malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri D06
Codes in the C53 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the C53 range.
Malignant Cervical Neoplasm
A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the cervix.
Malignant Endocervical Neoplasm
A malignant neoplasm that affects the endocervix.
Malignant Exocervical Neoplasm
A malignant neoplasm that affects the exocervix.
About the C53 Code Range
Cancer involving the cervix may begin there or spread there from another site.
C53 is organized by the part of the cervix involved. C53.0 describes the endocervix, the inner part, and C53.1 describes the exocervix, the outer part. C53.8 describes overlapping sites of the cervix; C53.9 leaves the site within the cervix unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C53 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C53 range classify?
The range classifies malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
