Neoplasm Table
esophagus
| Site | Malignant primary | Malignant secondary | Ca in situ | Benign | Uncertain behavior | Unspecified behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| esophagus | C15.9 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| abdominal | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| cervical | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| distal (third) | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| lower (third) | C15.5 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| middle (third) | C15.4 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| overlapping lesion | C15.8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| proximal (third) | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| thoracic | C15.4 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
| upper (third) | C15.3 | C78.89 | D00.1 | D13.0 | D37.8 | D49.0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the ICD-10-CM neoplasm codes for esophagus?
Per the ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table: malignant primary C15.9; malignant secondary C78.89; ca in situ D00.1; benign D13.0; uncertain behavior D37.8; unspecified behavior D49.0. Always confirm the code, and add the required 7th character where applicable, in the Tabular List.
ICD-10-CM Neoplasm Table maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.