C16.6
BillableMalignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp
Malignant neoplasm of greater 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
C16.5Malignant neoplasm of lesser 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 greater curvature of stomach93818001
- Carcinoma of greater curve of stomach254567005
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach269460009
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Malignant tumor of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Malignant tumour of greater curve of stomach269460009
- Leiomyosarcoma of stomach447785000
- Lymphoma of greater curvature of stomach447805007
- Leiomyosarcoma of greater curvature of stomach1144307009
- Primary carcinoma of greater curve of stomach1259356003
- Primary adenocarcinoma of greater curvature of stomach681701000119107
UMLS
- Malignant Neoplasm of Greater Curvature of Stomach, UnspecifiedC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomachC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach (disorder)C0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecifiedC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant tumor of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant tumour of greater curve of stomachC0153423
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.0-C16.4C2837935
Clinical Terms
- Primary malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach (disorder)
- Malignant tumour of greater curve of stomach
- Primary carcinoma of greater curve of stomach
- Lymphoma of greater curvature of stomach
- Primary adenocarcinoma of greater curvature of stomach
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curve of stomach
- Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, not classifiable to C16.0-C16.4
- Leiomyosarcoma of greater curvature of stomach
- Malignant tumor of greater curve of stomach
- Leiomyosarcoma of stomach
- Carcinoma of greater curve of stomach
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unsp is C16.6. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecified". C16.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C16.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C16.6 represents “Malignant neoplasm of greater 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 C16.6 a billable code?
Yes, C16.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C16.6 in?
C16.6 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C16.6?
C16.6 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 C16.6?
Yes, when using C16.6, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C16.6 map to?
C16.6 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 254567005, 1144307009, 447785000, 447805007, 269460009, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C16.6?
C16.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153423, C2837935. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C16.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of greater 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 C16.6?
C16.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B72.Z (Malignant neoplasms of stomach, unspecified).
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