ICD-10/C64

C64 ICD 2026 Code: Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis

C64 is the authoritative medical code for Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis (ICD-10-CM C64), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code C64. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney C7A.093; malignant neoplasm of renal calyces C65.-; malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis C65.-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for C64 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

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

  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney C7A.093
  • malignant neoplasm of renal calyces C65.-
  • malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis C65.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can C64 be billed directly?

No. C64 (Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with C64?

Per Excludes1 instructions, C64 must not be reported with: malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093); malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-); malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as C64, with their registry titles.

  • C64.1 — Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
  • C64.2 — Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
  • C64.9 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis

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