ICD-10/C26.0

C26.0 ICD 2026 Code: Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified

C26.0 is the authoritative medical code for Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified (ICD-10-CM C26.0), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code C26.0. Inclusion terms: Malignant neoplasm of intestine NOS. Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum C48.-; Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites C46.4. Excludes2 (not included here): gastrointestinal stromal tumors C49.A-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for C26.0 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Malignant neoplasm of intestine NOS

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum C48.-
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites C46.4

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors C49.A-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

What can't be coded together with C26.0?

Per Excludes1 instructions, C26.0 must not be reported with: malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-); Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4).

Can C26.0 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, C26.0 and the following may both be reported when both are present: gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-).

What conditions are included under C26.0?

Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified includes: Malignant neoplasm of intestine NOS.

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as C26.0, with their registry titles.

  • C26 — Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined digestive organs
  • C26.1 — Malignant neoplasm of spleen
  • C26.9 — Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system

Neoplasm Table Sites (2)

Anatomical sites from the official ICD-10-CM Table of Neoplasms that map to this code, with the matching behavior column.

  • Neoplasm, neoplastic, intestine, intestinal — Malignant, Primary
  • Neoplasm, neoplastic, intestine, intestinal, tract NEC — Malignant, Primary

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