C53Header code — not billable

Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri

Chapter
2. Neoplasms
Category
C53
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category C53

C53.0Malignant neoplasm of endocervixYesC53.1Malignant neoplasm of exocervixYesC53.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteriYesC53.9Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C53?

C53 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri.

Is C53 a billable code?

No. C53 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is C53 in?

C53 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.

When did C53 become effective?

C53 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to C53?

C53 belongs to category C53, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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