C7A.021
BillableMalignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum
C7A.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant carcinoid tumor of the cecum. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
C00-D49 Neoplasms
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCarcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing cancers. They usually start in the lining of the digestive tract or in the lungs. They grow slowly and don't produce symptoms in the early stages. As a result, the average age of people diagnosed with digestive or lung carcinoids is about 60. In later stages the tumors sometimes produce hormones that can cause carcinoid syndrome. The syndrome causes flushing of the face and…
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