C7A.02
Non-billableMalig carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum
Malignant carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum
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 (8)
C7A.020Malignant carcinoid tumor of the appendix
C7A.021Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum
C7A.022Malignant carcinoid tumor of the ascending colon
C7A.023Malignant carcinoid tumor of the transverse colon
C7A.024Malignant carcinoid tumor of the descending colon
C7A.025Malignant carcinoid tumor of the sigmoid colon
C7A.026Malignant carcinoid tumor of the rectum
C7A.029Malignant carcinoid tumor of the lg int, unsp portion
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malig carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum?
The ICD-10-CM code for malig carcinoid tumors of the appendix, lg int, and rectum is C7A.02. The full clinical description is "Malignant carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum". C7A.02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C7A.02 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C7A.02 represents "Malignant carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum". 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.02 a billable code?
No, C7A.02 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under C7A.02.
What chapter is C7A.02 in?
C7A.02 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C7A.02?
C7A.02 has 8 child codes, including: C7A.020 (Malignant carcinoid tumor of the appendix), C7A.021 (Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum), C7A.022 (Malignant carcinoid tumor of the ascending colon), C7A.023 (Malignant carcinoid tumor of the transverse colon), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with C7A.02?
Yes, when using C7A.02 you should also code: code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as:; carcinoid syndrome (E34.00).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C7A.02?
C7A.02 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2349324. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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