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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Neoplasms 140-239 > Malignant Neoplasm Of Digestive Organs And Peritoneum 150-159 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150 Malignant neoplasm of esophagus A malignant growth of cells in the esophagus. There are two major variants: epidermoid (squamous) carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. This is an uncommon cancer in the United States though it is relatively common in Iran, France, Switzerland with highest mortality rates seen in China, Singapore, and Puerto Rico. Excessive ethanol and cigarette usage increases the risk for development of this cancer, acting in a synergistic fashion. (DeVita et al. Cancer. p.776-778 4th edition Lippincott) 150 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.0 Malignant neoplasm of cervical esophagus Clinical esophageal segment composed of skeletal muscle. It corresponds to the superior part of the upper third topographic segment of the esophagus. 150.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.1 Malignant neoplasm of thoracic esophagus Clinical esophageal segment composed of smooth muscle. It includes the middle third topographic segment, as well as parts of the upper and lower thirds. 150.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.2 Malignant neoplasm of abdominal esophagus Clinical esophageal segment composed of smooth muscle. It corresponds to the inferior part of the lower third topographic segment of the esophagus. 150.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.3 Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus 150.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.4 Malignant neoplasm of middle third of esophagus 150.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.5 Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus 150.5 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.8 Malignant neoplasm of other specified part of esophagus 150.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 150.8 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 150.9 Malignant neoplasm of esophagus unspecified site A malignant growth of cells in the esophagus. There are two major variants: epidermoid (squamous) carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. This is an uncommon cancer in the United States though it is relatively common in Iran, France, Switzerland with highest mortality rates seen in China, Singapore, and Puerto Rico. Excessive ethanol and cigarette usage increases the risk for development of this cancer, acting in a synergistic fashion. (DeVita et al. Cancer. p.776-778 4th edition Lippincott) 150.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis