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

ICD-10 C67.9

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 11

Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

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Synonyms
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LCDs
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM C67.9

ICD-10-CM code C67.9 represents Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the chapter (block C67). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM C67.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for C67.9

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

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

C67.9 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.

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 C67.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list C67.9 as a covered diagnosis.

684 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 684 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74170 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74177 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74178 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74150 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72194 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 74176 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72192 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
Article ID: 56421, Effective: 2025-11-01 00:00:00, 5389 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72193 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Non-Next Generation Sequencing Targeted Molecular Panel Tests for Predictive Testing in Cancer
Article ID: 60240, Effective: , 680 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 81479 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing C67.9.

53 policies

1 Aetna

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0071

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 C67.9

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

10 linkages
  • 52000 Cystoscopy diagnostic — bladder neck obstruction, cystitis, hematuria, hydronephrosis, bladder cancer, BPH, urinary retention, urethral stricture, poor stream, bladder calculus Urology
  • 76857 Pelvic ultrasound non-OB — BPH, urinary retention, hematuria, poor stream, hydronephrosis, bladder cancer, pelvic pain, cystitis Urology
  • 76770 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Retroperitoneal Ultrasound CMS LCD
  • 76776 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Retroperitoneal Ultrasound CMS LCD
  • 76775 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Retroperitoneal Ultrasound CMS LCD
  • 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

Convert C67.9 to ICD-9-CM

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

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
C67.9 1889 00000

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

ICD-10 C67.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code C67.9 billable? +

Yes, C67.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Does C67.9 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. C67.9 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 11. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with C67.9? +

Procedures frequently paired with C67.9 include: 52000, 76857, 76770, 76776, 76775.

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

Per CMS GEMs, C67.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 1889. 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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