ICD-10-CM Code C75.9
Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.C75.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code C75 is used to code Carcinoid
Carcinoid (also carcinoid tumor) is a slow-growing type of neuroendocrine tumor originating in the cells of the neuroendocrine system. In some cases, metastasis may occur. Carcinoid tumors of the midgut (jejunum, ileum, appendix, and cecum) are associated with carcinoid syndrome.
Specialty: | Oncology |
MeSH Code: | D002276 |
ICD 9 Code: | 209.60 |
Picture of a carcinoid tumor (center of image) that encroaches into the lumen of the small bowel (pathology specimen). The prominent folds are plicae circulares, a characteristic of the small bowel.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #643-645 - Endocrine disorders without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index References for 'C75.9 - Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified'
The ICD-10-CM Neoplasms Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code C75.9. Click on any term below to browse the neoplasms index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 194.9 was previously used, C75.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: C75 - Malignant neoplasm of other endocrine glands and related structures