C40
Non-billableMalignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs
Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of cartilage (articular) (joint)
- malignant neoplasm of periosteum
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
C40.0Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb
C40.1Malignant neoplasm of short bones of upper limb
C40.2Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
C40.3Malignant neoplasm of short bones of lower limb
C40.8Malig neoplasm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of limb
C40.9Malignant neoplasm of unsp bones and artic cartilage of limb
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs is C40. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs". C40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C40 represents “Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C40 a billable code?
No, C40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under C40.
What chapter is C40 in?
C40 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C40?
C40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of bone marrow NOS (C96.9); malignant neoplasm of synovia (C49.-).
What are the subcategories under C40?
C40 has 6 child codes, including: C40.0 (Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limb), C40.1 (Malignant neoplasm of short bones of upper limb), C40.2 (Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb), C40.3 (Malignant neoplasm of short bones of lower limb), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with C40?
Yes, when using C40, also report: major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C40?
C40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494152. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C40 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C40?
C40 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B5Z (Malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of unspecified type).
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