ICD10 code of Colon Cancer and ICD9 code

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a malignant tumor that develops in the colon or rectum. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), the specific code for colon cancer is C18.9. This code is used to classify and identify cases of colon cancer for medical and statistical purposes. The "C" in the code indicates that it is a neoplasm, while "18" refers to the category of malignant neoplasms of the colon, and ".9" indicates that it is unspecified as to whether it is the colon or rectum.

In the previous edition, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9), colon cancer was classified under code 153.9. This code denoted malignant neoplasm of the colon without specifying a particular location.

It is important to note that the ICD-10 code system is currently used worldwide, while the ICD-9 codes have been largely phased out in most countries. The transition to ICD-10 allows for more detailed and specific classification of diseases, including colon cancer, which aids in accurate diagnosis, treatment, and research.

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