2025 ICD-10-CM code C53
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Neoplasms - Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs 2: Neoplasms Feed
Malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri.
Medical necessity for cervical cancer treatment is established by the confirmed diagnosis of malignancy based on biopsy results and imaging studies, along with the stage of the cancer.
Clinicians diagnose cervical cancer through pelvic exams, Pap smears, biopsies, and imaging tests (CT, MRI, PET). Treatment varies depending on the stage and may involve surgery (cone biopsy, hysterectomy, trachelectomy), radiation therapy (external beam, brachytherapy), chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
In simple words: This code indicates cervical cancer, which is abnormal cell growth in the cervix that can spread. Risk factors include HPV infection, smoking, and multiple sexual partners.
Malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri. This code represents a cancerous growth originating in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
Example 1: A 30-year-old female presents with abnormal vaginal bleeding and a positive HPV test. A biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix., A 60-year-old female with a history of smoking experiences post-menopausal bleeding. Imaging reveals a malignant tumor in the cervix that has spread to nearby lymph nodes., A 45-year-old female undergoes a routine Pap smear, which shows abnormal cells. A colposcopy and biopsy confirm adenocarcinoma of the cervix.
Medical records should include details about the patient's symptoms, sexual history, HPV status, biopsy results, imaging findings, cancer stage, and treatment plan.
- Specialties:Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center