U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

C16.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

C16.9

Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where C16.9 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)

  3. 3

    Category C16

    Malignant neoplasm of stomach

  4. 4

    Code C16.9

    Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Gastric cancer NOS

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for C16.9.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C16.9.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for C16.9.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for C16.9.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code C16.9 mean?

C16.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified.”

Is C16.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, C16.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is C16.9 located in ICD-10-CM?

C16.9 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26) (C15–C26), under category C16, Malignant neoplasm of stomach.

What coding notes are listed for C16.9?

Its listed inclusion terms are Gastric cancer NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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