C78.6 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C78.6
Code
C78.6 (claims format: C786)
Description
Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Short description
Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperiton and peritoneum
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
C78

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C78 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive organs

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • secondary carcinoid tumors of liver (C7B.02)
  • secondary carcinoid tumors of peritoneum (C7B.04)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • lymph node metastases (C77.0)

Index terms for C78.6

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in C78

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C78.6?

C78.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum, in the block C76-C80 (Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites).

Is C78.6 a billable code?

Yes. C78.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C78.6 belong to?

It belongs to category C78 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of respiratory and digestive organs.

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.