C22.0 Liver cell carcinoma
The ICD-10-CM code for Liver cell carcinoma is C22.0 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Chapter
- 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- Section
- C15-C26: Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
- Category C22
- 9 codes (8 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to C22.0:
- Hepatocholangiocarcinoma
- Cholangiohepatoma
- Hepatocarcinoma
- Hepatoma (malignant)
- Carcinoma (malignant) › hepatocellular
- Carcinoma (malignant) › hepatocholangiolitic
- Cancer › hepatocellular
- Carcinoma (malignant) › hepatic cell
Inclusion Terms
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Hepatoma
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 55,025 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included C22.0 among the documented diagnoses.
- 11,920 stays listed it as the principal diagnosis.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Tx of primary site (TOC entry)a. Admission/Encounter for treatment of primary site ............................................................. 33
Tx of secondary site (TOC entry)b. Admission/Encounter for treatment of secondary site .......................................................... 33
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026