C7B.02: Secondary carcinoid tumors of liver
C7B.02, secondary carcinoid tumors of liver, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 9 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 58 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…), J0881 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)), J0885 (Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units). The articles come from 5 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with C7B.02 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0278 | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J0881 | Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0885 | Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5106 | Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0882 | Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on dialysis) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0888 | Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5105 | Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for esrd on dialysis), 100 units | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0887 | Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0890 | Injection, peginesatide, 0.1 mg (for esrd on dialysis) | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q4081 | Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0512 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q0511 | Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| G0340 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, delivery including collimator changes and custom plugging, fractionated treatment, all lesions, per session, second through fifth sessions, maximum five sessions per course of treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0339 | Image-guided robotic linear accelerator-based stereotactic radiosurgery, complete course of therapy in one session or first session of fractionated treatment | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8999 | Prescription drug, oral, chemotherapeutic, nos | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8530 | Cyclophosphamide; oral, 25 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8597 | Antiemetic drug, oral, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8610 | Methotrexate; oral, 2.5 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J8498 | Antiemetic drug, rectal/suppository, not otherwise specified | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q5110 | Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgram | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
33 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing C7B.02
- A56682: Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Abdominal Aortography and Renal Angiography (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35092
- A59350: Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39553
- A58982: Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39237
- A54768: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Blood Pool Imaging (Multiple Gated Acquisition Scanning- MUGA, Ventriculography) When Performed in Conjunction with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapy (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 5 Level II codes)
- A52479: Oral Anticancer Drugs - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 8 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33826
- A56748: Billing and Coding: White Cell Colony Stimulating Factors (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 16 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37176
- A52480: Oral Antiemetic Drugs (Replacement for Intravenous Antiemetics) - Policy Article (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC); 19 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33827
- A60381: Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39237
- A57056: Billing and Coding: Aortography and Peripheral Angiography (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L36767
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other C7B diagnoses (Secondary neuroendocrine tumors)
- C7B.00 — Secondary carcinoid tumors, unspecified site
- C7B.01 — Secondary carcinoid tumors of distant lymph nodes
- C7B.03 — Secondary carcinoid tumors of bone
- C7B.04 — Secondary carcinoid tumors of peritoneum
- C7B.09 — Secondary carcinoid tumors of other sites
- C7B.1 — Secondary Merkel cell carcinoma
- C7B.8 — Other secondary neuroendocrine tumors
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover C7B.02 (Secondary carcinoid tumors of liver)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 9 Medicare billing and coding articles list C7B.02 as a covered diagnosis for 58 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C7B.02?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…, 2 articles); J0881 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), 2 articles); J0885 (Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, 2 articles); Q5106 (Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for…, 2 articles); J0882 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list C7B.02?
A56682 (Billing and Coding: Diagnostic Abdominal Aortography and Renal Angiography); A59350 (Billing and Coding: Radiation Therapies); A58982 (Billing and Coding: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents), and 6 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code C7B.02?
C7B.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary carcinoid tumors of liver, in category C7B (Secondary neuroendocrine tumors), chapter 2: Neoplasms.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0278
- Watch G0278 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0278
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.