D3A.029 - Benign carcinoid tumor of the large intestine, unspecified portion

Version 2023

ICD-10:	D3A.029
Short Description:	Benign carcinoid tumor of the large intestine, unsp portion
Long Description:	Benign carcinoid tumor of the large intestine, unspecified portion
Status:	Valid for Submission
Version:	ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:	Neoplasms (C00–D48) Benign neuroendocrine tumors (D3A) Benign neuroendocrine tumors (D3A)

D3A.029 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of benign carcinoid tumor of the large intestine, unspecified portion. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like D3A.029 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Benign carcinoid of large intestine

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to this diagnosis code:

Inclusion Terms

Benign carcinoid tumor of the colon NOS

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:

- Tumor - See Also: Neoplasm, unspecified behavior, by site;
- - carcinoid - D3A.00
  - - benign - D3A.00
    - - colon - D3A.029
    - - large intestine - D3A.029

Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

The is diagnosis code is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V40.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2023.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
393	OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC	06	1.6113
394	OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH CC	06	0.943
395	OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITHOUT CC/MCC	06	0.6449

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert to ICD-9 Code

Source ICD-10 Code		Target ICD-9 Code
D3A.029		209.50 - Ben crcnoid lg intst NOS

Patient Education

Benign Tumors

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.

Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.

Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.

NIH: National Cancer Institute

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Carcinoid Tumors

Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing cancers. They usually start in the lining of the digestive tract or in the lungs. They grow slowly and don't produce symptoms in the early stages. As a result, the average age of people diagnosed with digestive or lung carcinoids is about 60.

In later stages the tumors sometimes produce hormones that can cause carcinoid syndrome. The syndrome causes flushing of the face and upper chest, diarrhea, and trouble breathing.

Surgery is the main treatment for carcinoid tumors. If they haven't spread to other parts of the body, surgery can cure the cancer.

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Colonic Diseases

Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include:

Colorectal cancer
Colonic polyps - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous
Ulcerative colitis - ulcers of the colon and rectum
Diverticulitis - inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon
Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms

Treatment for colonic diseases varies greatly depending on the disease and its severity. Treatment may involve diet, medicines and in some cases, surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Related Codes Browser

ICD Code	Description	Valid for Submission
D3A	Benign neuroendocrine tumors	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D3A.0	Benign carcinoid tumors	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D3A.00	Benign carcinoid tumor of unspecified site	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.01	Benign carcinoid tumors of the small intestine	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D3A.010	Benign carcinoid tumor of the duodenum	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.011	Benign carcinoid tumor of the jejunum	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.012	Benign carcinoid tumor of the ileum	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.019	Benign carcinoid tumor of the small intestine, unspecified portion	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.02	Benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D3A.020	Benign carcinoid tumor of the appendix	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.021	Benign carcinoid tumor of the cecum	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.022	Benign carcinoid tumor of the ascending colon	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.023	Benign carcinoid tumor of the transverse colon	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.024	Benign carcinoid tumor of the descending colon	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.025	Benign carcinoid tumor of the sigmoid colon	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.026	Benign carcinoid tumor of the rectum	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.09	Benign carcinoid tumors of other sites	NON-BILLABLE CODE
D3A.090	Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.091	Benign carcinoid tumor of the thymus	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.092	Benign carcinoid tumor of the stomach	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.093	Benign carcinoid tumor of the kidney	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.094	Benign carcinoid tumor of the foregut, unspecified	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.095	Benign carcinoid tumor of the midgut, unspecified	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.096	Benign carcinoid tumor of the hindgut, unspecified	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.098	Benign carcinoid tumors of other sites	BILLABLE CODE
D3A.8	Other benign neuroendocrine tumors	BILLABLE CODE

Code History

FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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