C16Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of stomach
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C16
C16.0Malignant neoplasm of cardiaYesC16.1Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomachYesC16.2Malignant neoplasm of body of stomachYesC16.3Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrumYesC16.4Malignant neoplasm of pylorusYesC16.5Malignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspYesC16.6Malignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspYesC16.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomachYesC16.9Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C16?
C16 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of stomach.
Is C16 a billable code?
No. C16 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 C16 in?
C16 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C16 become effective?
C16 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C16?
C16 belongs to category C16, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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