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6. C18.6

C18.6 - Malignant neoplasm of descending colon

• Applicable to Malignant neoplasm of descending colon
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM C18.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of C18.6 - other international versions of ICD10 C18.6 may differ.
• C18.6 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

The following codes above C18.6 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to C18.6:

• Chapter: C00-D49 - Neoplasms
• Section: C15-C26 - Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs
• Category: C18 - Malignant neoplasm of colon

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