C45.1
Mesothelioma of peritoneum
Applicable To
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Mesothelioma of cul-de-sac
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Mesothelioma of mesentery
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Mesothelioma of mesocolon
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Mesothelioma of omentum
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Mesothelioma of peritoneum parietal) pelvic)
Approximate Synonyms
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Cancer of the mesocolon, mesothelioma
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Cancer of the peritoneum, mesothelioma
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Malignant mesothelioma of mesocolon
Clinical Information
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An aggressive malignant mesothelioma that arises from the peritoneum. Patients usually present with abdominal pain and ascites.
Details
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C45.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C45.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C45.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 C45.1 may differ.