C16

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of stomach

Malignant neoplasm of stomach

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C15-C26

Child Codes

9

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-)
  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach (C7A.092)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Child Codes (9)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C16?

ICD-10-CM code C16 represents "Malignant neoplasm of stomach". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C16 a billable code?

No, C16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under C16.

What chapter is C16 in?

C16 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C16?

C16 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 C16?

C16 has 9 child codes, including: C16.0 (Malignant neoplasm of cardia), C16.1 (Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach), C16.2 (Malignant neoplasm of body of stomach), C16.3 (Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with C16?

Yes, when using C16 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C16?

C16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024623. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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