C78.0

Non-billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung

C78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C78.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C78
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells that line the air passages. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer . These two types grow differently and are treated differently. Non-small cell lung cancer is the more common type. Who is more likely to develop…

Read more about Lung Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C78.0?
C78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary malignant neoplasm of lung". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C78.0 a billable code?
No — C78.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C78.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C78.0?
C78.0 has 3 more specific child codes, including C78.00, C78.01, C78.02.

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

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