ICD-10-CM Code E34.0
Carcinoid syndrome
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.E34.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code E340 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.
Coding Notes for E34.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
- Code Notes:
- May be used as an additional code to identify functional activity associated with a carcinoid tumor.
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.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E34.0 - Carcinoid syndrome'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E34.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical 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 259.2 was previously used, E34.0 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: E34 - Other endocrine disorders