C79.5
Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone and bone marrow
Clinical Information
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Cancer that has spread from the original primary) tumor to the bone.
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The spread of a malignant neoplasm from a primary site to the skeletal system. The majority of metastatic neoplasms to the bone are carcinomas.
Details
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C79.5 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C79.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C79.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 C79.5 may differ.