C77.0
Billable codeSecondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
The ICD-10 code for secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck is C77.0.
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.
- Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of supraclavicular lymph nodes
Documentation support
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- C77.1Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
- C77.2Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C77.3Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
- C77.4Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of inguinal and lower limb lymph nodes
- C77.5Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrapelvic lymph nodes
- C77.8Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of multiple regions
- C77.9Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph node, unspecified
- C77.0Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
ICD-9-CM equivalent
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- 1960
Associated MS-DRGs
C77.0 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.
- DRG 011Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
- DRG 012Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
- DRG 013Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
- DRG 814Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with MCC
- DRG 815Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with CC
- DRG 816Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders without CC/MCC
- DRG 820Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with MCC
- DRG 821Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures with CC
- DRG 822Lymphoma and Leukemia with Major O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
- DRG 823Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with MCC
- DRG 824Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with CC
- DRG 825Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
- DRG 840Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with MCC
- DRG 841Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with CC
- DRG 842Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia without CC/MCC