All ICD10 Codes

C15

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus

Use a more specific code (5 billable)
C15.3Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagusC15.4Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagusC15.5Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagusC15.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagusC15.9Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

C15-C26 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Instructional Notes

Use Additional Code
  • code to identify:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
C15-C26Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
C15Malignant neoplasm of esophagusNot billable
C15.3Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagusBillable
C15.4Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagusBillable
C15.5Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagusBillable
C15.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagusBillable
C15.9Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C15:

blockC15-C26
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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