C64

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis

C64 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C64.1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You have two kidneys. They are fist-sized organs on either side of your backbone above your waist. The tubes inside filter and clean your blood, taking out waste products and making urine. Kidney cancer forms in the lining of tiny tubes inside your kidneys. Kidney cancer becomes more likely as you age. Risk factors include smoking, having certain genetic conditions, and misusing pain medicines for a long time. You…

Read more about Kidney Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093)
  • malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-)

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 C64?
C64 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C64 a billable code?
No — C64 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C64.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C64?
C64 has 3 more specific child codes, including C64.1, C64.2, C64.9.
What is excluded from C64?
Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093); malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-); malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-).

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

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