C79.00

Billable

Secondary 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.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C79.0
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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C79.00?
C79.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney and renal pelvis". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C79.00 a billable code?
Yes — C79.00 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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