Personal history of malignant neoplasm of small intestine

This code indicates that a patient has a past medical history of a malignant tumor in any part of the small intestine other than the duodenum, jejunum, or ileum, or a malignant tumor that was not specified as to its exact location within the small intestine. This history signifies that the primary cancer has been successfully treated and is no longer active, but its prior existence remains relevant for ongoing patient care and risk assessment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's history of a previously diagnosed and treated malignant neoplasm of the small intestine, excluding specific sites like the duodenum, jejunum, or ileum. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, surveillance, or when the history impacts current treatment decisions for unrelated conditions.

• This code is for a personal history of cancer, meaning the malignancy is no longer present. Do not use for active malignancy.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "other" or "unspecified" small intestine if the exact site (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) is not documented or if the tumor originated in a different part of the small intestine.
• Always sequence this code after any codes for active conditions or reasons for the encounter.