C16.9

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

C16.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
C00-D49
Parent
C16
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The stomach is an organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. It mixes food with stomach acid and helps digest protein. Stomach cancer mostly affects older people - two-thirds of people who have it are over age 65. Your risk of getting it is also higher if you: Have had a Helicobacter pylori infection Have had stomach inflammation Are a man Eat lots of salted, smoked, or pickled foods Smoke cigarettes Have…

Read more about Stomach Cancer at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Gastric cancer NOS

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C16.9?
C16.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C16.9 a billable code?
Yes — C16.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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