ICD-10-CM code "C15.3": Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeC15.3
DescriptionMalignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
Hierarchy
  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15)
  4. Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus (C15.3)
Billable statusICD-10-CM Billable code

Excludes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)

    Type 1Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)

    Type 2gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

  3. Malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15)
  4. Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus (C15.3)

Includes

  1. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
  2. Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
  3. Malignant neoplasm of esophagus (C15)
  4. Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus (C15.3)