C16
Non-billableMalignant 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.
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)
C16.0Malignant neoplasm of cardia
C16.1Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach
C16.2Malignant neoplasm of body of stomach
C16.3Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum
C16.4Malignant neoplasm of pylorus
C16.5Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp
C16.6Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp
C16.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
C16.9Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Cancer of StomachC0024623
- Cancer of stomachC0024623
- Cancer of the StomachC0024623
- Cancer, GastricC0024623
- Cancer, StomachC0024623
- Cancers, GastricC0024623
- Cancers, StomachC0024623
- GASTRIC CANCERC0024623
- Gastric CancerC0024623
- Gastric CancersC0024623
- Gastric cancerC0024623
- Gastric cancer NOSC0024623
- Gastric malignancyC0024623
- Malignant Gastric NeoplasmC0024623
- Malignant Gastric TumorC0024623
- Malignant Neoplasm of StomachC0024623
- Malignant Neoplasm of the StomachC0024623
- Malignant Tumor of StomachC0024623
- Malignant Tumor of the StomachC0024623
- Malignant neoplasm of stomachC0024623
- Malignant neoplasm of stomach (disorder)C0024623
- Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecifiedC0024623
- Malignant tumor of stomachC0024623
- Malignant tumour of stomachC0024623
- Stomach CancerC0024623
- Stomach CancersC0024623
- Stomach cancerC0024623
- cancer of stomachC0024623
- cancer of the stomachC0024623
- gastric cancerC0024623
- gastric cancersC0024623
- malignant neoplasm of stomachC0024623
- stomach caC0024623
- stomach cancerC0024623
- stomach cancersC0024623
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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