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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus C15.5

ICD-10 code C15.5 for Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Official Long Descriptor

Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Excludes1: malignant neoplasm of cardio-esophageal junction (C16.0)

C15

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