C16.6
BillableMalignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp
Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.0-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
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach93818001
- Carcinoma of greater curve of stomach254567005
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach269460009
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Malignant tumor of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Malignant tumour of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Leiomyosarcoma of stomach447785000
- Lymphoma of greater curvature of stomach447805007
- Leiomyosarcoma of greater curvature of stomach1144307009
- Primary carcinoma of greater curve of stomach1259356003
- Primary adenocarcinoma of greater curvature of stomach681701000119107
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Greater Curvature of Stomach, UnspecifiedC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomachC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach (disorder)C0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecifiedC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant tumor of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant tumour of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.0-C16.4C2837935
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C16.6?
ICD-10-CM code C16.6 represents "Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C16.6 a billable code?
Yes, C16.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C16.6 in?
C16.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C16.6?
C16.6 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 C16.6?
Yes, when using C16.6 you should also code: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C16.6 map to?
C16.6 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 254567005, 1144307009, 447785000, 447805007, 269460009, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C16.6?
C16.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153423, C2837935. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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