C77.0 – Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C77.0
Code
C77.0 (claims format: C770)
Description
Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Short description
Sec and unsp malig neoplasm of nodes of head, face and neck
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
C76-C80 Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites
Parent codes
C77

Notes for C77.0

Applicable to:
  • Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of supraclavicular lymph nodes

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C77 – Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes, specified as primary (C81-C86, C88, C96.-)
  • mesentery metastasis of carcinoid tumor (C7B.04)
  • secondary carcinoid tumors of distant lymph nodes (C7B.01)

Related codes in C77

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C77.0?

C77.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck, in the block C76-C80 (Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites).

Is C77.0 a billable code?

Yes. C77.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C77.0 belong to?

It belongs to category C77 – Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes.

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.