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 tumorsC25.4
- Merkel cell carcinoma (C4A.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as:
- •carcinoid syndromeE34.00
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neuroendocrine tumors?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neuroendocrine tumors is C7A. The full clinical description is "Malignant neuroendocrine tumors". C7A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C7A mean?
ICD-10-CM code C7A represents “Malignant neuroendocrine tumors”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and 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, also report: 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.
How does C7A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neuroendocrine tumors affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C7A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C7A in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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