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Look to Neuroendocrine Features for Correct SCC Coding

Published on Wed Nov 26, 2025

Question: In my research I have learned that small cell carcinomas are considered a neuroendocrine cancer, but the ICD-10-CM code book directs us to code the condition as a C34.- instead of a C7A.- code. Why is that? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: You are correct in saying that small cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of neuroendocrine tumor. SCC is distinguished from [...]
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