C16 vs C7A.092
C16 (Malignant neoplasm of stomach) compared with C7A.092 (Malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. C16 carries an Excludes2 note covering C7A.092: “malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach (C7A.092)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| C16Malignant neoplasm of stomach | C7A.092Malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) | C00-D49 — Neoplasms (C00-D49) |
| Definition | Malignant neoplasm of stomach is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C16). | Malignant carcinoid tumor of the stomach is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (C7A.092). |
| Use additional code | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) | code to identify any associated endocrine syndrome, such as: carcinoid syndrome (E34.00) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources