C15

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of esophagus

C15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of esophagus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C15.3 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C15?
C15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of esophagus". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C15 a billable code?
No — C15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C15.3) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C15?
C15 has 5 more specific child codes, including C15.3, C15.4, C15.5.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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