Malignant neoplasms of appendix

Description

A primary malignant neoplasm that affects the appendix.

Coding note from above levels

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Excludes

• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms

Exclusions from above levels

• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/111033337 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in digestive system
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/794095161 – Malignant neoplasms of lip, oral cavity or pharynx
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/879154182 – Neoplasms of central nervous system or related structures