C7A
Non-billableMalignant neuroendocrine tumors
Malignant neuroendocrine tumors
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- malignant pancreatic islet cell tumors (C25.4)
- Merkel cell carcinoma (C4A.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as:
- carcinoid syndrome (E34.00)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated multiple endocrine neoplasia [MEN] syndromes (E31.2-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C7A?
ICD-10-CM code C7A represents "Malignant neuroendocrine tumors". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C7A a billable code?
No, C7A is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C7A.
What chapter is C7A in?
C7A is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C7A?
C7A has 3 child codes, including: C7A.0 (Malignant carcinoid tumors), C7A.1 (Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors), C7A.8 (Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors).
Are additional codes required with C7A?
Yes, when using C7A you should also code: code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as:; carcinoid syndrome (E34.00).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C7A?
C7A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2845975. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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