ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C15.3
Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code C15.3 (Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus)
ICD-10-CM code C15.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C15.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C15.3 - Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant neoplasm of upper third of esophagus.