C22.8 – Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
ICD-10-CM code
C22.8
- Code
C22.8(claims format:C228)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Block
- C15-C26 Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
- Parent codes
- C22
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C22 – Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Use additional code:
Block C15-C26
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)
Related codes in C22
- C22.0 – Liver cell carcinomaBillable
- C22.1 – Intrahepatic bile duct carcinomaBillable
- C22.2 – HepatoblastomaBillable
- C22.3 – Angiosarcoma of liverBillable
- C22.4 – Other sarcomas of liverBillable
- C22.7 – Other specified carcinomas of liverBillable
- C22.9 – Malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondaryBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C22.8?
C22.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type, in the block C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs).
Is C22.8 a billable code?
Yes. C22.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C22.8 belong to?
It belongs to category C22 – Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.