AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Effective October 1, 2009, new codes have been created to uniquely report Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cell carcinoma (which is sometimes referred to as a neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin) arises from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin. It is a rare skin cancer. Merkel cell carcinoma has the potential to be fatal, and aggressive treatment is warranted. Merkel cell carcinoma does not have a distinguishing appearance. It usually develops on sun-exposed skin (e.g., head, neck, arms) as a painless, firm, flesh-colored to red or blue bump. Many Merkel cell carcinomas are...

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