C25.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Cancer of the pancreas, adenocarcinoma

• Cancer of the pancreas, primary

• Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas

• Primary adenocarcinoma of pancreas

• Primary malignant neoplasm of pancreas

• Primary sarcoma of pancreas

• Sarcoma, pancreas

• Serous cystadenocarcinoma 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

Details

• C25.9 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 C25.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C25.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 C25.9 may differ.