C25 – Malignant neoplasm of pancreas

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C25

Code: C25 (claims format: C25)
Description: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under C25

C25 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

C25.0 – Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreasBillable
C25.1 – Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreasBillable
C25.2 – Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreasBillable
C25.3 – Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic ductBillable
C25.4 – Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreasBillable
C25.7 – Malignant neoplasm of other parts of pancreasBillable
C25.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreasBillable
C25.9 – Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for C25

Use additional code:

code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Code also:

if applicable exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (K86.81)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block C15-C26

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)

Excludes2 (not included here):

gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C25?

C25 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of pancreas, in the block C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs).

Is C25 a billable code?

No. C25 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.