C79.00
BillableSecondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney and renal pelvis
C79.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney and renal pelvis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYou 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…
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