Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

This code signifies the presence of a cancerous tumor originating in the pancreas, where the specific anatomical location or histological type of the malignancy is not documented. It indicates an aggressive, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within the pancreatic tissue.

Use this code when documentation confirms a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas but lacks further specificity regarding the exact site (e.g., head, body, tail) or the histological classification (e.g., adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumor). This code is appropriate when pathology reports or imaging studies confirm malignancy but do not provide more granular detail.

• Avoid using this code if the specific anatomical site within the pancreas (e.g., C25.0 for head of pancreas) is documented.
• Do not use this code if the malignancy is secondary (metastatic to the pancreas); instead, code the primary site and C78.89.
• Always review pathology reports and operative notes for more specific information before assigning this unspecified code.