List of ICD-9 codes 140–239: neoplasms
List of ICD-9 codes 140–239: neoplasms is a comprehensive catalog of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes pertaining to neoplasms. These codes are used globally by healthcare professionals to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care.
Overview[edit]
The ICD-9 is a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures associated with hospital care. The codes 140-239 specifically pertain to neoplasms, which are abnormal growths of tissue in the body. These can be benign (non-cancerous), pre-malignant (pre-cancerous), malignant (cancerous), or of uncertain or unknown nature.
Classification[edit]
The ICD-9 codes 140-239 are further divided into several categories, each representing a different type of neoplasm. These include:
- ICD-9 codes 140-149: Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx
- ICD-9 codes 150-159: Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs and peritoneum
- ICD-9 codes 160-165: Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs
- ICD-9 codes 170-176: Malignant neoplasms of bone, connective tissue, skin, and breast
- ICD-9 codes 180-189: Malignant neoplasms of genitourinary organs
- ICD-9 codes 190-199: Malignant neoplasms of other and unspecified sites
- ICD-9 codes 200-208: Malignant neoplasms of lymphatic and hematopoietic tissue
- ICD-9 codes 210-229: Benign neoplasms
- ICD-9 codes 230-234: Carcinoma in situ
- ICD-9 codes 235-238: Neoplasms of uncertain behavior
- ICD-9 codes 239: Neoplasms of unspecified nature
Usage[edit]
These codes are used in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and research institutions. They are essential for the accurate recording and reporting of neoplasm diagnoses and treatments, and are also used in the analysis of neoplasm trends and statistics.
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