What does ICD-10 code C76 mean?

ICD-10 code C76 is the standardized code used for malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code C76 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code C76 when recording malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code C76 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code C76: Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites

Name: ICD-10 Code C76: Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:02:41.668Z

C76 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

block

C00-C96Malignant neoplasms

block

C76-C80Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites

currentC76-C80

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

malignant neoplasm of female genitourinary tract NOS (C57.9)
malignant neoplasm of male genitourinary tract NOS (C63.9)
malignant neoplasm of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue (C81-C96)
malignant neoplasm of skin (C44.-)
malignant neoplasm of unspecified site NOS (C80.1)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

OncologistGeneral Physician

Sibling codes

C7AMalignant neuroendocrine tumors (C7A)C7BSecondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B)

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

C76

Replacement codes

C76.0 — Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neckC76.1 — Malignant neoplasm of thoraxC76.2 — Malignant neoplasm of abdomenC76.3 — Malignant neoplasm of pelvisC76.8 — Malignant neoplasm of other specified ill-defined sites

Common synonyms

Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites

Frequently asked questions

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