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C26.9

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the dgstv sys

Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C15-C26

Parent Code

C26

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Malignant neoplasm of alimentary canal or tract NOS
  • Malignant neoplasm of gastrointestinal tract NOS

Excludes 1

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

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of abdominal NOS (C76.2)
  • malignant neoplasm of intra-abdominal NOS (C76.2)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the dgstv sys?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the dgstv sys is C26.9. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system". C26.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C26.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C26.9 represents "Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C26.9 a billable code?

Yes, C26.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C26.9 in?

C26.9 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C26.9?

C26.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4); malignant neoplasm of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (C48.-); malignant neoplasm of abdominal NOS (C76.2); and 1 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does C26.9 map to?

C26.9 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 448675008, 255077007, 428905002, 1360005005, 187824009, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C26.9?

C26.9 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0685938, C0348342, C0864885. 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.