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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 197.5
Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
  • Short description: SEC MALIG NEO LG BOWEL.
  • ICD-9-CM 197.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 197.5 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).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 197.5.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 197.5 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C78.5 Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer metastatic to large intestine
  • Cancer metastatic to rectosigmoid
  • Cancer metastatic to rectosigmoid colon
  • Cancer metastatic to rectum
  • Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine
  • Secondary malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
  • Secondary malignant neoplasm of rectum
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