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Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 156.2
Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of vater
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 156.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 156.2 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 156.2 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C24.1 Malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adenocarcinoma, ampulla of vater
  • Ampulla of vater cancer
  • Cancer of the ampulla of vater
  • Cancer of the ampulla of vater, adenocarcinoma
  • Carcinoma of ampulla of Vater
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of ampulla of Vater
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of ampulla of vater (disorder)
Clinical Information
  • A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the ampulla of vater
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