C68.9 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to C68.9 ICD10 Code:
- C00-D49 Neoplasms
- C64-C68 Malignant neoplasms of urinary tract
- C68 Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified urinary organs
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
C68.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about C68.9 ICD 10 code
The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer occurs in the lining of the bladder. It is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States.
Symptoms include:
- Blood in your urine
- A frequent urge to urinate
- Pain when you urinate
- Low back pain
Risk factors for developing bladder cancer include smoking and exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace. People with a family history of bladder cancer or who are older, white, or male have a higher risk.
Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. Biologic therapy boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
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