Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 159.8
Malignant neoplasm of other sites of digestive system and intra-abdominal organs
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 159.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 159.8 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: 159.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C26.9 Malignant neoplasm of ill-defined sites within the digestive system
159.8 Excludes
  • anus and rectum (154.8)
  • cardio-esophageal junction (151.0)
  • colon and rectum (154.0)
Applies To
  • Malignant neoplasm of digestive organs and peritoneum whose point of origin cannot be assigned to any one of the categories 150-158
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