C24

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of biliary tract

C24 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of biliary tract. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C24.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your liver makes a digestive juice called bile. Your gallbladder stores it between meals. When you eat, your gallbladder pushes the bile into tubes called bile ducts . They carry the bile to your small intestine. The bile helps break down fat. It also helps the liver get rid of toxins and wastes. Bile duct cancer is rare. It can happen in the parts of the bile ducts that are outside or inside the liver. Cancer of…

Read more about Bile Duct Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • malignant neoplasm of intrahepatic bile duct (C22.1)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C24?
C24 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of biliary tract". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C24 a billable code?
No — C24 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C24.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C24?
C24 has 4 more specific child codes, including C24.0, C24.1, C24.8.
What is excluded from C24?
Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of intrahepatic bile duct (C22.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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