ICD Code C15.9

ICD code C15.9 is malignant (cancerous) tumor of the esophagus, location unspecified.

1. Presence of a malignant tumor identified within the esophagus

2. Clinical or imaging evidence of esophageal mass or lesion

3. Symptoms such as progressive dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), unintentional weight loss, odynophagia (painful swallowing), or persistent chest pain

4. Histopathological confirmation of malignancy in esophageal tissue

5. Absence of specific information regarding the exact anatomical location or histological subtype of the esophageal neoplasm

6. No documentation specifying whether the tumor is in the upper, middle, or lower third of the esophagus

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code C15.9 include:

- 43100: Biopsy of esophagus, direct visualization

- 43101: Biopsy of esophagus, with removal of foreign body or polyp

- 43107: Esophagectomy, partial, distal two-thirds, with thoracotomy and separate abdominal incision

- 43108: Esophagectomy, total, with reconstruction

- 43235: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnostic

- 43239: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy

- 43240: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with stent placement

- 43247: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with removal of foreign body

- 43270: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s)

- 47370: Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of one or more liver tumor(s)

- 96413: Chemotherapy administration, intravenous infusion, up to 1 hour

- 77427: Radiation treatment management, 5 treatments

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment and management of ICD code C15.9.

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