2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 157.9
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, part unspecified
- 2015
- Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
- Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015
- ICD-9-CM 157.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 157.9 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM:
157.9 converts directly to:
- 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C25.9 Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
- Adenocarcinoma, pancreas
- CA of pancreas
- CA pancreas, adenoca
- CA pancreas, primary
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Cancer of the pancreas, adenocarcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas, primary
- Malignant tumor of pancreas
- Pancreatic cancer
- Primary adenocarcinoma of pancreas
- Primary malignant neoplasm of pancreas
Clinical Information
- A primary or metastatic malignant tumor involving the pancreas. Representative examples include carcinoma and lymphoma
- The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Cancer of the pancreas is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the United States Some risk factors for developing pancreatic cancer include
- smoking
- long-term diabetes
- chronic pancreatitis
- certain hereditary disorders
pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early. It doesn't cause symptoms right away. When you do get symptoms, they are often vague or you may not notice them. They include yellowing of the skin and eyes, pain in the abdomen and back, weight loss and fatigue. Also, because the pancreas is hidden behind other organs, health care providers cannot see or feel the tumors during routine exams. Because it is often found late and it spreads quickly, pancreatic cancer can be hard to treat. Possible treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. nih: national cancer institute
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to
157.9:
- Adenocarcinoma (M8140/3) - see also Neoplasm, by site, malignant
islet cell (M8150/3)
and exocrine, mixed (M8154/3)
specified site - see Neoplasm, by site, malignant- unspecified site 157.9
- pancreas 157.4
- specified site NEC - see Neoplasm, by site, malignant
- unspecified site 157.4
- Carcinoma (M8010/3) - see also Neoplasm, by site, malignant
- islet cell (M8150/3)
- and exocrine, mixed (M8154/3)
- specified site - see Neoplasm, by site, malignant
- unspecified site 157.9
- pancreas 157.4
- specified site NEC - see Neoplasm, by site, malignant
- unspecified site 157.4
