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C15.3

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus

Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C15-C26

Parent Code

C15

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

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Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(4)
C15.4

Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus

BillableC15.5

Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

BillableC15.8

Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus

BillableC15.9

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

2B70.ZMalignant neoplasms of oesophagus, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(77)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of oesophagus
  • Malignant tumor of cervical part of esophagus
  • Carcinoma of cervical part of oesophagus
  • Malignant tumor of pharyngo-esophageal junction
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Proximal Third of the Esophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngo-esophageal junction
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of upper third of esophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of upper third of oesophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngo-oesophageal junction
  • Primary carcinoma of upper third of esophagus
  • Malignant Tumor of the Upper Third of the Esophagus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of cervical esophagus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
  • Primary carcinoma of cervical part of esophagus
  • Primary carcinoma of upper third of oesophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of cervical esophagus
  • Primary carcinoma of cervical part of oesophagus
  • Malignant tumor of upper third of esophagus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of cervical oesophagus
  • Carcinoma of upper third of esophagus
  • Carcinoma of upper third of oesophagus
  • Malignant Tumor of Proximal Third of Esophagus
  • Malignant Neoplasm of the Upper Third of the Esophagus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of upper third of oesophagus
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma of upper third of esophagus
  • Malignant tumour of upper third of oesophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus (disorder)
  • Malignant neoplasm of cervical oesophagus
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Proximal Third of Esophagus
  • Malignant neoplasm of pharyngoesophageal junction
  • Malignant Tumor of the Proximal Third of the Esophagus
  • Malignant tumour of pharyngo-oesophageal junction
  • Malignant tumour of cervical part of oesophagus
  • Carcinoma of cervical part of esophagus
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of upper third of oesophagus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus is C15.3. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus". C15.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C15.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C15.3 represents “Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C15.3 a billable code?

Yes, C15.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C15.3 in?

C15.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C15.3?

C15.3 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 C15.3?

Yes, when using C15.3, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C15.3 map to?

C15.3 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 254535007, 254547001, 187722004, 1359841001, 187725002, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C15.3?

C15.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153413. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C15.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C15.3?

C15.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B70.Z (Malignant neoplasms of oesophagus, unspecified).

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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.