C77.0 vs C79.11
C77.0 (Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck) compared with C79.11 (Secondary malignant neoplasm of bladder), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. C79.11 carries an Excludes2 note covering C77.0: “lymph node metastases (C77.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| C77.0Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck | C79.11Secondary malignant neoplasm of bladder | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C77.0). | Secondary malignant neoplasm of bladder is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C79.11). |
| Includes | Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of supraclavicular lymph nodes | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources