Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 194.9
Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, site unspecified
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 194.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 194.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 194.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM C75.9 Malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Cancer of the endocrine gland
  • Endocrine gland cancer
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of endocrine gland
Clinical Information
  • A malignant neoplasm affecting the endocrine glands. Representative examples include thyroid gland carcinoma, parathyroid gland carcinoma, pituitary gland carcinoma, and adrenal cortex carcinoma
  • Cancer that occurs in endocrine tissue, the tissue in the body that secretes hormones
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