AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Secondary Neuroendocrine Tumor
Effective October 1, 2009, a new subcategory has been added to uniquely identify secondary neuroendocrine tumors (209.7). The new revision expands on last year’s changes to the Neoplasm chapter to identify neuroendocrine tumors. Please see Coding Clinic, Fourth Quarter 2008, pages 85-90, for additional information on these tumors. New subcategory 209.7 Secondary neuroendocrine tumors Secondary carcinoid tumors New code 209.70 Secondary neuroendocrine tumor, unspecified site New code 209.71 Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of distant lymph nodes Mesentery metastasis of neuroendocrine tumor New code 209.72 Secondary neuroendocrine tumor of liver New code 209...
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Article Overview
This article explains an ICD-10-CM update tied to the Neoplasm chapter and the introduction of a new subcategory for secondary neuroendocrine tumors. It is relevant to coders, CDI staff, and billers who track diagnosis code revisions and site-specific tumor classification guidance. The article also points readers to related Coding Clinic discussion for additional background.
Why This Topic Matters
Diagnosis coding for neuroendocrine and Merkel cell tumor presentations changed with the addition of a new subcategory and several site-specific codes. Understanding the update helps users recognize the revised code structure and stay aligned with ICD-10-CM reporting changes effective October 1, 2009.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the ICD-10-CM update affecting secondary neuroendocrine tumors
- How the new subcategory is organized by tumor site
- What related Coding Clinic reference is cited for additional background
- Which broader neoplasm coding changes the article connects to
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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