Esophageal Adenocarcinoma ICD-10-CM Codes

Use an esophageal adenocarcinoma ICD-10 code when a patient has been clinically diagnosed with a malignant tumor originating in the glandular cells of the esophagus. These codes are essential for documenting the cancer’s location and facilitating appropriate treatment planning and medical billing.

Common treatments for esophageal adenocarcinoma include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapies. The choice of treatment depends on the cancer's stage, tumor location, patient health, and whether it's a primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm.

A diagnosis code for esophageal adenocarcinoma indicates that a patient has a confirmed case of cancer involving abnormal growth of glandular cells within the esophagus. The code helps identify the tumor's specific location and guides clinical decision-making, reporting, and reimbursement.