C15 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
C15Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where C15 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)
- 3
Category C15
Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
- 4
Code C15
Malignant neoplasm of esophagus
Codes under C15
C15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C15.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C15.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for C15.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C15.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C15 mean?
C15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of esophagus.”
Is C15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C15 located in ICD-10-CM?
C15 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26) (C15–C26), under category C15, Malignant neoplasm of esophagus.
What coding notes are listed for C15?
No inclusion terms are listed for C15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.