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C15.5

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Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

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Cannot be coded with C15.5

  • • malignant neoplasm of cardio-esophageal junction (C16.0)

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Code Information

CodeC15.5
BillableYes
ParentC15
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)