C64 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the April 2026 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C64Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C64 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68)
- 3
Category C64
Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
- 4
Code C64
Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis
More specific choices
Codes under C64
C64 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C64.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C64.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C64.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093)
- malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-)
- malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C64.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C64 mean?
C64 is the April 2026 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis.”
Is C64 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C64 has more specific child codes in the April 2026 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C64 located in ICD-10-CM?
C64 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract (C64-C68) (C64–C68), under category C64, Malignant neoplasm of kidney, except renal pelvis.
What coding notes are listed for C64?
No inclusion terms are listed for C64 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: malignant carcinoid tumor of the kidney (C7A.093); malignant neoplasm of renal calyces (C65.-); malignant neoplasm of renal pelvis (C65.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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