ICD-10 Specific code C79.9: Secondary malignant neoplasm, unspecified site

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Secondary malignant neoplasm, unspecified site

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 II Neoplasms
2 C00-C97 Malignant neoplasms
3 C76-C80 Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, secondary and unspecified sites
4 C79 Secondary malignant neoplasm of other sites
5 C79.9 Secondary malignant neoplasm, unspecified site

Also includes

Carcinomatosis (secondary)

Disseminated (secondary):

  • cancer NOS
  • malignancy NOS

Generalized (secondary):

  • cancer NOS
  • malignancy NOS

Multiple secondary cancer NOS

Sarcomatosis (secondary) NOS