U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

C18.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of colon, 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

C18.9

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

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

Classification

Where C18.9 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 2

    Neoplasms (C00-D49)

  2. 2

    Section

    Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26)

  3. 3

    Category C18

    Malignant neoplasm of colon

  4. 4

    Code C18.9

    Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Malignant neoplasm of large intestine NOS

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for C18.9.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C18.9.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for C18.9.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for C18.9.

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 C18.9 mean?

C18.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified.”

Is C18.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, C18.9 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 C18.9 located in ICD-10-CM?

C18.9 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs (C15-C26) (C15–C26), under category C18, Malignant neoplasm of colon.

What coding notes are listed for C18.9?

Its listed inclusion terms are Malignant neoplasm of large intestine NOS. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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