C76.1
Billable codeMalignant neoplasm of thorax
The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of thorax is C76.1.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Intrathoracic malignant neoplasm NOS
- Malignant neoplasm of axilla NOS
- Thoracic malignant neoplasm NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- C76.0Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
- C76.2Malignant neoplasm of abdomen
- C76.3Malignant neoplasm of pelvis
- C76.4Malignant neoplasm of upper limbnon-billable header
- C76.5Malignant neoplasm of lower limbnon-billable header
- C76.8Malignant neoplasm of other specified ill-defined sites
- C76.1Malignant neoplasm of thorax
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 1951
Associated MS-DRGs
C76.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.