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C79.7

Non-billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland

C79.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C79.70 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C79
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your adrenal, or suprarenal, glands are located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol, which helps you respond to stress and has many other functions. A number of disorders can affect the adrenal glands , including tumors. Tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Most adrenal gland…

Read more about Adrenal Gland 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 C79.7?
C79.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C79.7 a billable code?
No — C79.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C79.70) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C79.7?
C79.7 has 3 more specific child codes, including C79.70, C79.71, C79.72.

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

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