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C16

Non-Billable
ChapterC00–D49
Rankcategory
Official Description

Malignant neoplasm of stomach

Use a more specific code (9 billable)
C16.0Malignant neoplasm of cardiaC16.1Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomachC16.2Malignant neoplasm of body of stomachC16.3Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrumC16.4Malignant neoplasm of pylorusC16.5Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecifiedC16.6Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecifiedC16.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomachC16.9Malignant neoplasm of stomach, 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

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach (C7A.092)
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)
C16Malignant neoplasm of stomachNot billable
C16.0Malignant neoplasm of cardiaBillable
C16.1Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomachBillable
C16.2Malignant neoplasm of body of stomachBillable
C16.3Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrumBillable
C16.4Malignant neoplasm of pylorusBillable
C16.5Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecifiedBillable
C16.6Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecifiedBillable
C16.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomachBillable
C16.9Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to C16:

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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