C17.9

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified

Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified

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)

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 the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified is C17.9. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified". C17.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C17.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C17.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of small intestine, unspecified". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C17.9 a billable code?

Yes, C17.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C17.9 in?

C17.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C17.9?

C17.9 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).

What SNOMED CT codes does C17.9 map to?

C17.9 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 424440001, 1196900003, 448664009, 721555001, 449419008, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C17.9?

C17.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153425. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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