R18.0 - Malignant ascites

Code

R18.0 - Malignant ascites
[Billable]

Code First

  • malignancy, such as:
  • malignant neoplasm of ovary (C56.-)
  • secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum (C78.6)

Code Tree

R00-R99 - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
  • R10-R19 - Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
    • R18 - Ascites
      • R18.0 - Malignant ascites
      • R18.8 - Other ascites