C16.5
BillableMalignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp
Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
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
- •gastrointestinal stromal tumorsA-)C49
- malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach (C7A.092)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Related Codes(8)
C16.0Malignant neoplasm of cardia
C16.1Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach
C16.2Malignant neoplasm of body of stomach
C16.3Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum
C16.4Malignant neoplasm of pylorus
C16.6Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp
C16.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
C16.9Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(32)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach93867004
- Carcinoma of lesser curve of stomach254563009
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach269459004
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curve of stomach269459004
- Malignant tumor of lesser curve of stomach269459004
- Malignant tumour of lesser curve of stomach269459004
- Leiomyosarcoma of stomach447785000
- Lymphoma of lesser curvature of stomach448269008
- Leiomyosarcoma of lesser curvature of stomach1144306000
- Primary carcinoma of lesser curve of stomach1259355004
- Primary adenocarcinoma of lesser curvature of stomach681781000119104
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Lesser Curvature of Stomach, UnspecifiedC0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomachC0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach (disorder)C0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspC0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecifiedC0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curve of stomachC0153422
- Malignant tumor of lesser curve of stomachC0153422
- Malignant tumour of lesser curve of stomachC0153422
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.1-C16.4C2837934
Clinical Terms
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach (disorder)
- Leiomyosarcoma of lesser curvature of stomach
- Primary malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach
- Carcinoma of lesser curve of stomach
- Primary carcinoma of lesser curve of stomach
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curve of stomach
- Malignant tumour of lesser curve of stomach
- Lymphoma of lesser curvature of stomach
- Leiomyosarcoma of stomach
- Malignant tumor of lesser curve of stomach
- Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.1-C16.4
- Primary adenocarcinoma of lesser curvature of stomach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp is C16.5. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified". C16.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C16.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C16.5 represents “Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C16.5 a billable code?
Yes, C16.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C16.5 in?
C16.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C16.5?
C16.5 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 C16.5?
Yes, when using C16.5, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C16.5 map to?
C16.5 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 254563009, 1144306000, 447785000, 448269008, 269459004, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C16.5?
C16.5 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153422, C2837934. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C16.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unsp 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 C16.5?
C16.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B72.Z (Malignant neoplasms of stomach, unspecified).
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