C18

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of colon

C18 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of colon. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C18.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • malignant carcinoid tumors of the colon (C7A.02-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C18?
C18 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of colon". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C18 a billable code?
No — C18 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C18.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C18?
C18 has 10 more specific child codes, including C18.0, C18.1, C18.2.
What is excluded from C18?
Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant carcinoid tumors of the colon (C7A.02-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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