C15.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Adenocarcinoma of esophagus

• Cancer of the esophagus

• Cancer of the esophagus, adenocarcinoma

• Cancer of the esophagus, squamous cell

• Esophageal cancer metastatic to unspecified site

• Metastasis from malignant tumor of esophagus

• Primary malignant neoplasm of esophagus

• Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus

Clinical Information

• A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the esophagus

• The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. However, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss and coughing up blood. Risk factors for developing esophageal cancer include

Details

• C15.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM C15.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C15.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 C15.9 may differ.