C17.3

Billable

Meckel's diverticulum, malignant

Meckel's diverticulum, malignant

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C15-C26

Parent Code

C17

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
  • malignant carcinoid tumors of the small intestine (C7A.01)
  • Meckel's diverticulum, congenital (Q43.0)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C17.3?

ICD-10-CM code C17.3 represents "Meckel's diverticulum, malignant". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C17.3 a billable code?

Yes, C17.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C17.3 in?

C17.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C17.3?

C17.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4); malignant carcinoid tumors of the small intestine (C7A.01); Meckel's diverticulum, congenital (Q43.0).

What SNOMED CT codes does C17.3 map to?

C17.3 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 838349007, 424440001, 187752007, 126836001, 1259697004, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C17.3?

C17.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2979886. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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