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ICD-10-CM Code for Malignant neoplasm of descending colon C18.6

ICD-10 code C18.6 for Malignant neoplasm of descending colon is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Malignant neoplasms .

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Malignant neoplasm of descending colon

C18

Excludes1: malignant carcinoid tumors of the colon (C7A.02-)

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