C15Header code — not billable

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus

Chapter
2. Neoplasms
Category
C15
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category C15

C15.3Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagusYesC15.4Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagusYesC15.5Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagusYesC15.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of esophagusYesC15.9Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C15?

C15 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of esophagus.

Is C15 a billable code?

No. C15 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is C15 in?

C15 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.

When did C15 become effective?

C15 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to C15?

C15 belongs to category C15, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.