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ICD-10-CM Codes
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C00-D49
Neoplasms
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C15-C26
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
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Malignant neoplasm of esophagus C15- >
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Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation. In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere." Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code. "In diseases classified elsewhere" codes are never permitted to be used as first listed or principle diagnosis codes. They must be used in conjunction with an underlying condition code and they must be listed following the underlying condition.
Clinical Information
- A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the esophagus
- The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. However, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss and coughing up blood. Risk factors for developing esophageal cancer include
- smoking
- heavy drinking
- damage from acid reflux
treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and laser therapy. You might also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow. nih: national cancer institute
Codes
- C15 Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
- C15.3 Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
- C15.4 Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
- C15.5 Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
- C15.8 Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus
- C15.9 Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
