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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

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.