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Specific code 2013 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 156.9
Malignant neoplasm of biliary tract, part unspecified site
  • Short description: Malig neo biliary NOS.
  • ICD-9-CM 156.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 156.9 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 2013 version of ICD-9-CM 156.9.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 156.9: 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 156.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C24.9 Malignant neoplasm of biliary tract, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Biliary tract cancer
  • Cancer of the biliary tract
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of biliary tract
Applies To
  • Malignant neoplasm involving both intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts
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