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C16.0

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Malignant neoplasm of cardia

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

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Also Known As

Malignant neoplasm of cardiac orificeMalignant neoplasm of cardio-esophageal junctionMalignant neoplasm of esophagus and stomachMalignant neoplasm of gastro-esophageal junction

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inherited from C16

Rules from parent category C16: Malignant neoplasm of stomach

  • • malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach (C7A.092)

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from C16
  • • code to identify:
  • • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

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Code Information

CodeC16.0
BillableYes
ParentC16
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)