
2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 153.5
Malignant neoplasm of appendix vermiformis
- Short description: Malignant neo appendix.
- ICD-9-CM 153.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 153.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
- You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 153.5.
- More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 153.5: 2013 2014 2015.
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153.5 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C18.1 Malignant neoplasm of appendix
Approximate Synonyms
- Appendiceal cancer
- Cancer of the appendix
- Primary malignant neoplasm of appendix