C48.2
Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Cancer of the peritoneum
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Primary malignant neoplasm of the peritoneum
Clinical Information
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A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the peritoneum. Representative examples include carcinoma and malignant mesothelioma.
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Cancer of the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers organs in the abdomen.
Details
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C48.2 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 C48.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of C48.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 C48.2 may differ.