C17.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of small intestine

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C17.8
Code
C17.8 (claims format: C178)
Description
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of small intestine
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block
C15-C26 Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
Parent codes
C17

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

C17 – Malignant neoplasm of small intestine

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant carcinoid tumors of the small intestine (C7A.01)

Block C15-C26

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites (C46.4)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • gastrointestinal stromal tumors (C49.A-)

Related codes in C17

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C17.8?

C17.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of small intestine, in the block C15-C26 (Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs).

Is C17.8 a billable code?

Yes. C17.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C17.8 belong to?

It belongs to category C17 – Malignant neoplasm of small intestine.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.