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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Cancer

C16.0
C16.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for stomach cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Gastric Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
cancer the stomach
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stomach Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C16.0 for malignant neoplasm of cardia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of cardia

Billable Code
C16.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma at cardia

Applicable To

  • • Adenocarcinoma of gastric cardia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location within the stomach.

Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

Billable Code
C16.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging or biopsy confirming gastric cancer without specific site documentation

Applicable To

  • • Stomach cancer NOS

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code when specific site information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when patient is receiving chemotherapy for gastric cancer.

D63.0

Anemia in neoplastic disease

Use when anemia is documented as due to gastric cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the stomach?

The ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of the stomach ranges from C16.0 to C16.9, depending on the specific site within the stomach.

How do you code gastric cancer with metastasis?

For gastric cancer with metastasis, use a primary code from C16.0-C16.9 and add secondary codes like C79.89 for metastatic sites.

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