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Code Neuroendocrine Tumors with Accuracy
Published on Wed Dec 04, 2013
Question: Our oncologist has documented the diagnosis as ‘well differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma with 2 lesions in the liver.’ Please suggest an appropriate ICD-9-CM code for this diagnosis. New York Subscriber Answer: For neuroendocrine tumors, you look at codes in the 209.xx range (Neuroendocrine tumors). You next need to confirm the site of the neuroendocrine tumor, determine if it is benign [...]