2B90.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Malignant neoplasm of descending colon or splenic flexure of colon

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.

Exclusions from above levels

  • 2B81 – Malignant neoplasms of appendix
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/111033337 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in digestive system
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  • 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
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/944754984 – Neoplasms of haematopoietic or lymphoid tissues

Child codes

  • 2B90.10 – Adenocarcinoma of descending colon or splenic flexure of colon
  • 2B90.1Y – Other specified malignant neoplasm of descending colon or splenic flexure of colon
  • 2B90.1Z – Malignant neoplasm of descending colon or splenic flexure of colon, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 2B90.0 – Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon or right flexure of colon
  • 2B90.2 – Malignant neoplasm of transverse colon
  • 2B90.3 – Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
  • 2B90.Y – Other specified malignant neoplasms of colon
  • 2B90.Z – Malignant neoplasms of colon, unspecified

Foundation entity

Malignant neoplasm of descending colon or splenic flexure of colon – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1751848361

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2B90: Malignant neoplasms of colon › 02: Neoplasms