Malignant neoplasm of rectum C20

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Malignant neoplasm of rectum" is "C20". C20 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.

  • C20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM C20 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C20 - other international versions of ICD-10 C20 may differ.
Applicable To:
  • Malignant neoplasm of rectal ampulla
Type 1 Excludes:
  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the rectum (C7A.026)

Codes: = Billable

  • C20 Malignant neoplasm of rectum

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.