C53
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of cervix uteri
C53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C53.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- C00-D49
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly. Before cervical cells become cancer, they start to look abnormal. These cells are called "precancers." If they aren't destroyed or removed,…
Read more about Cervical Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- BevacizumabVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor [EPC]›
- TopotecanTopoisomerase Inhibitor [EPC]›
- 6-aminocaproic AcidAntifibrinolytic Agent [EPC]›
- Indocyanine Green and Water›
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 C53?
- C53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
- Is C53 a billable code?
- No — C53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C53.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from C53?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (D06.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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