Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 159.0
Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 159.0 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 159.0 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: 159.0 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C26.0 Malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, part unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adenocarcinoma, intestine
  • Cancer of the intestine
  • Cancer of the intestine, adenocarcinoma
  • Intestinal cancer
  • Primary adenocarcinoma of intestinal tract
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract
Clinical Information
  • A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the small intestine, large intestine, or both. Representative examples are carcinomas, lymphomas, and sarcomas
Applies To
  • Intestine NOS
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