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C15

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

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Child Codes (5)

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

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Code Information

CodeC15
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes5

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)