ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Liver cancer: C22.9
The closest CDC title for "Liver cancer" is C22.9, Malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondary. C22.9 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under C22, then other CDC titles that name malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondary
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- C22Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ductsHeader
- C22.0Liver cell carcinomaBillable
- C22.1Intrahepatic bile duct carcinomaBillable
- C22.2HepatoblastomaBillable
- C22.3Angiosarcoma of liverBillable
- C22.4Other sarcomas of liverBillable
- C22.7Other specified carcinomas of liverBillable
- C22.8Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to typeBillable
- C22.9Malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondaryBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From C22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code to identify:
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From C22. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- C22.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category C22Every code under it
- Chapter 2Neoplasms
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Liver cancer?
The closest CDC title for "Liver cancer" is C22.9, Malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondary. C22.9 is a billable code.
Is C22.9 billable?
Yes. C22.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to C22.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 4 "use additional code" notes for C22.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is C22.9 in?
Chapter 2. Neoplasms.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.