C18.2

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C15-C26

Parent Code

C18

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 colon (C7A.02-)

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 ascending colon?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of ascending colon is C18.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon". C18.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C18.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C18.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C18.2 a billable code?

Yes, C18.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C18.2 in?

C18.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C18.2?

C18.2 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 colon (C7A.02-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C18.2 map to?

C18.2 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 363412000, 312111009, 363407001, 126841009, 681601000119101, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C18.2?

C18.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153439. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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