Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

Keep a keen eye on the anatomic locations of the lesions.

In order to maximize your ethical reimbursement, you need to keep your diagnosis coding sharp. Test your knowledge for Merkel cell carcinoma by taking this quiz. Then turn to page 53 for the answers.

Question 1: Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes do you report for Merkel cell carcinoma of the nose?

        A. C4A.10
        B. C4A.11
        C. C4A.21
        D. C4A.31

Question 2:  Spot the wrong statement for ICD-10-CM options for Merkel cell carcinoma coding from the following:

        A. You report code C4A.39 for Merkel cell carcinoma of scalp
        B. You report code C4A.4 for Merkel cell carcinoma of scalp 
        C. ICD-10-CM offers a single code for Merkel cell carcinoma of the scalp and neck
        D. ICD-10-CM offers a one-to-match with ICD-9-CM for Merkel cell carcinoma of scalp and neck

Question  3: Which of the following is the most appropriate option for Merkel cell carcinoma of the right hip?

        A. C4A.61
        B. C4A.70
        C. C4A.71
        D. C4A.72

Question  4: How do you report the Merkel cell carcinoma of skin of breast in ICD-10-CM?

        A. C4A.51
        B. C4A.52
        C. C4A.59 
        D. No specific code

Question 5: Decide whether the following statement for Merkel cell carcinoma is true or false.

‘ICD-10-CM offers options for reporting Merkel cell carcinoma of overlapping sites.’

        A. True
        B. False.