ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 C67.5

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 11

Malignant neoplasm of bladder neck

C67
Block
1
Synonyms
1,052
LCDs
62
Payer Policies
7
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C67.5

ICD-10-CM code C67.5 represents Malignant neoplasm of bladder neck. This is a billable/specific code in the chapter (block C67). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C67.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for C67.5

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

C67.5 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 11). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under C67.5. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Malignant neoplasm of internal urethral orifice

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 11
ESRD-HCC
Category 11
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 11

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Medicare LCD Coverage for C67.5

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C67.5 as a covered diagnosis.

1,052 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 1,052 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transrectal Ultrasound
Article ID: 57427, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 118 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 76872 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transrectal Ultrasound
Article ID: 57427, Effective: 2024-10-01 00:00:00, 118 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 76873 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77402 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77371 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61797 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0339 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77338 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77432 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 61800 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies
Article ID: 59350, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 757 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 77372 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C67.5.

62 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Paclitaxel (e.g., Taxol�/Abraxane �)
Policy ID: ART-52450
Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52479
Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article
Policy ID: ART-52480
Billing and Coding: Biomarkers for Oncology
Policy ID: ART-52986
Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers
Policy ID: ART-53095

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with C67.5

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

7 linkages
  • 88120 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers CMS LCD
  • 86386 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers CMS LCD
  • 86294 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers CMS LCD
  • 86316 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers CMS LCD
  • 88121 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Bladder/Urothelial Tumor Markers CMS LCD
  • 76873 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transrectal Ultrasound CMS LCD
  • 76872 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Transrectal Ultrasound CMS LCD

Convert C67.5 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C67.5 1885 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 C67.5, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C67.5 billable? +

Yes, C67.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to C67.5? +

ICD-10 C67.5 includes: Malignant neoplasm of internal urethral orifice.

Does C67.5 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. C67.5 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 11. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C67.5? +

Procedures frequently paired with C67.5 include: 88120, 86386, 86294, 86316, 88121.

What ICD-9 codes does C67.5 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, C67.5 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1885. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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