Pancreatic Cancer ICD-10-CM Codes

Pancreatic Cancer ICD-10-CM Codes

Learn about the different pancreatic cancer ICD-10-CM codes you can use through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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What ICD-10 codes are used for pancreatic cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is a severe health condition, and its accurate representation in medical records is crucial. Here are the ICD codes used for pancreatic cancer:

  • C25.0: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
  • C25.1: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
  • C25.2: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
  • C25.3: Malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct
  • C25.4: Malignant neoplasm of endocrine pancreas
  • C25.7: Malignant neoplasm of other parts of pancreas
  • C25.8: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of pancreas‍
  • C25.9: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

Which pancreatic cancer ICD codes are billable?

All these codes are billable. They represent different locations of malignant neoplasms within the pancreas or unspecified pancreatic cancer. Please pick the appropriate codes for your patients based on the location of the malignant neoplasms.

Clinical information

Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas start to grow uncontrollably. Key points include:

  • Understanding the condition: The pancreas, an organ in the abdomen, helps with digestion and regulates blood sugar. Any part of the pancreas can be affected by cancerous growth.
  • Risk factors: Age, smoking, diabetes, obesity, chronic pancreatitis, and certain genetic disorders can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.
  • Symptoms: Early-stage pancreatic cancer often has no signs. In later stages, symptoms can include jaundice, pain in the abdomen or back, weight loss, and digestive problems.
  • Diagnosis: Diagnosing pancreatic cancer involves a physical examination, imaging tests, lab tests, and possibly a biopsy.
  • Treatment: Treatment options depend on the cancer stage and can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination.

Synonyms include

  • Cancer of the pancreas
  • Pancreatic neoplasm
  • Malignancy of the pancreas
  • Pancreatic carcinoma
  • Unspecified malignant neoplasm of pancreas
  • Secondary malignant neoplasm of pancreas
  • Pancreatic cancer spread to intestinal tract
  • Pancreatic cancer spread to biliary tract
  • Pancreatic cancer spread to other organs

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Commonly asked questions

Early-stage pancreatic cancer often doesn't show symptoms. However, as it advances, it can cause jaundice, back or abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and digestive issues.

Life expectancy for pancreatic cancer can vary widely and depends on many factors, including the stage at diagnosis, the individual's overall health, and the treatment received.

Early detection significantly improves the prognosis for pancreatic cancer. Surgical removal can potentially cure the disease if caught early enough and if the tumor is localized to the pancreas.

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