Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 154.1
Malignant neoplasm of rectum
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 154.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 154.1 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: 154.1 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C20 Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adenocarcinoma of rectum
  • Adenocarcinoma, rectum
  • CA of rectum
  • CA rectum, adenoca
  • Cancer of the rectum
  • Cancer of the rectum, adenocarcinoma
  • Cancer rectum melanoma
  • Malignant melanoma of rectum
  • Malignant tumor of rectum
  • Melanoma, rectum
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of rectum
  • Rectal cancer
Clinical Information
  • A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the rectum
  • A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the rectum. Representative examples include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma
Applies To
  • Rectal ampulla
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