C79.7 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C79.7
Code
C79.7 (claims format: C797)
Description
Secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland
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
C76-C80 Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites
Parent codes
C79

Billable codes under C79.7

C79.7 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C79 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
  • secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)

Related codes in C79

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C79.7?

C79.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of adrenal gland, in the block C76-C80 (Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites).

Is C79.7 a billable code?

No. C79.7 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does C79.7 belong to?

It belongs to category C79 – Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites.

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.