C16.5

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp

Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C15-C26

Parent Code

C16

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.1-C16.4

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C16.5?

ICD-10-CM code C16.5 represents "Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C16.5 a billable code?

Yes, C16.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C16.5 in?

C16.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C16.5?

C16.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4).

Are additional codes required with C16.5?

Yes, when using C16.5 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C16.5 map to?

C16.5 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 254563009, 1144306000, 447785000, 448269008, 269459004, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C16.5?

C16.5 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153422, C2837934. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.