C56 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of ovary
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C56Malignant neoplasm of ovary
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C56 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs (C51-C58)
- 3
Category C56
Malignant neoplasm of ovary
- 4
Code C56
Malignant neoplasm of ovary
Codes under C56
C56 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C56.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C56.
Use additional code
- code to identify any functional activity
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C56.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C56.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C56 mean?
C56 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of ovary.”
Is C56 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C56 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C56 located in ICD-10-CM?
C56 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs (C51-C58) (C51–C58), under category C56, Malignant neoplasm of ovary.
What coding notes are listed for C56?
No inclusion terms are listed for C56 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify any functional activity. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.