C7A.021
BillableMalignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum
Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum
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-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Cancer of caecum363350007
- Cancer of cecum363350007
- Cecal cancer363350007
- Malignant neoplasm of caecum363350007
- Malignant neoplasm of cecum363350007
- Malignant tumor of cecum363350007
- Malignant tumour of caecum363350007
- Malignant carcinoid tumor of cecum123731000119106
- Malignant carcinoid tumor of large intestine123741000119102
- Well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of cecum801191000124107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum is C7A.021. The full clinical description is "Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum". C7A.021 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C7A.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C7A.021 represents "Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C7A.021 a billable code?
Yes, C7A.021 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C7A.021 in?
C7A.021 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
Are additional codes required with C7A.021?
Yes, when using C7A.021 you should also code: code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as:; carcinoid syndrome (E34.00).
What SNOMED CT codes does C7A.021 map to?
C7A.021 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 363350007, 123731000119106, 123741000119102, 801191000124107. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C7A.021?
C7A.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2349319. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.