C15.8
BillableMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
SNOMED CT
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus109835005
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oesophagus109835005
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of esophagus109835005
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of oesophagus109835005
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of esophagus109835005
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oesophagus109835005
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping lesion of esophagus721621008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping lesion of oesophagus721621008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of esophagus721621008
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of oesophagus721621008
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping lesion of esophagus721624000
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping lesion of oesophagus721624000
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping sites of esophagus721624000
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping sites of oesophagus721624000
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Overlapping Sites of EsophagusC0349048
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagusC0349048
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oesophagusC0349048
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of esophagusC0349048
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of oesophagusC0349048
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of esophagusC0349048
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of esophagus (disorder)C0349048
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oesophagusC0349048
Clinical Terms
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping lesion of esophagus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of esophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping sites of oesophagus
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of oesophagus
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of oesophagus
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of esophagus
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of oesophagus
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of esophagus (disorder)
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping lesion of oesophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping lesion of esophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping lesion of oesophagus
- Malignant neoplasm, overlapping lesion of esophagus
- Primary adenocarcinoma of overlapping sites of esophagus
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of oesophagus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus is C15.8. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus". C15.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C15.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C15.8 represents “Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C15.8 a billable code?
Yes, C15.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C15.8 in?
C15.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C15.8?
C15.8 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 C15.8?
Yes, when using C15.8, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C15.8 map to?
C15.8 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 109835005, 721624000, 721621008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C15.8?
C15.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349048. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C15.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites 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 C15.8?
C15.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B70.Z (Malignant neoplasms of oesophagus, unspecified).
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