C15
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of esophagus
Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Child Codes (5)
C15.3Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
C15.4Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus
C15.5Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
C15.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus
C15.9Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of EsophagusC0546837
- Cancer of esophagusC0546837
- Cancer of oesophagusC0546837
- Cancer of the EsophagusC0546837
- Cancer, EsophagealC0546837
- Cancer, EsophagusC0546837
- Cancers, EsophagealC0546837
- Cancers, EsophagusC0546837
- Esophageal CancerC0546837
- Esophageal CancersC0546837
- Esophageal cancerC0546837
- Esophageal cancer NOSC0546837
- Esophagus CancerC0546837
- Esophagus CancersC0546837
- Malignant Esophageal NeoplasmC0546837
- Malignant Esophageal TumorC0546837
- Malignant Esophagus TumorC0546837
- Malignant Neoplasm of EsophagusC0546837
- Malignant Neoplasm of the EsophagusC0546837
- Malignant Tumor of EsophagusC0546837
- Malignant Tumor of the EsophagusC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of esophagusC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of esophagus (disorder)C0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of esophagus NOSC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecifiedC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of oesophagusC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of oesophagus NOSC0546837
- Malignant neoplasm of oesophagus, unspecifiedC0546837
- Malignant tumor of esophagusC0546837
- Malignant tumour of oesophagusC0546837
- Oesophageal cancerC0546837
- Oesophageal cancer NOSC0546837
- Oesophageal neoplasms malignantC0546837
- cancer of esophagusC0546837
- cancer of oesophagusC0546837
- cancer of the esophagusC0546837
- esophageal cancerC0546837
- esophagus cancerC0546837
- oesophageal cancerC0546837
- oesophagus cancerC0546837
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C15?
ICD-10-CM code C15 represents "Malignant neoplasm of esophagus". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C15 a billable code?
No, C15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under C15.
What chapter is C15 in?
C15 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C15?
C15 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4).
What are the subcategories under C15?
C15 has 5 child codes, including: 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), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with C15?
Yes, when using C15 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C15?
C15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0546837. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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