C79.51

Billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

C79.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C79.5
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common. There are three types of bone cancer: Osteosarcoma - occurs most often between ages 10 and 19. It is more common in the knee and upper arm. Chondrosarcoma - starts in cartilage, usually after age 40 Ewing's sarcoma - occurs most often in children and teens under 19. It is more common in boys…

Read more about Bone 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 C79.51?
C79.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C79.51 a billable code?
Yes — C79.51 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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