CA77.1

CA77.1 is a medical code used in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) to categorize and identify specific medical conditions. The CA77.1 code specifically refers to a particular type of neoplasm, or abnormal growth of tissue, which can be either benign or malignant.

Overview

The ICD is a system used by healthcare providers worldwide to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures. It is maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is updated periodically to reflect advances in medical science. The CA77.1 code is part of the ICD's classification of neoplasms, which includes a wide range of conditions from benign growths to malignant cancers.

Neoplasms

A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Neoplasms can be benign (not cancerous), pre-malignant (pre-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous). The type of neoplasm that the CA77.1 code refers to depends on the specific version of the ICD in use and the country in which it is being used.

Use of the CA77.1 Code

The CA77.1 code is used by healthcare providers to classify and record diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures related to the specific type of neoplasm it refers to. This allows for standardized communication between healthcare providers and researchers, and facilitates the collection and analysis of health data.

See Also

• International Classification of Diseases
• World Health Organization
• Neoplasm
• Cancer

References

• World Health Organization. (Year). International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (Version). City: Publisher.