C40.32

Billable

Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb

Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C40-C41

Parent Code

C40.3

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)

  • malignant neoplasm of bone marrow NOS (C96.9)
  • malignant neoplasm of synovia (C49.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb is C40.32. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb". C40.32 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C40.32 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C40.32 represents "Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left lower limb". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C40.32 a billable code?

Yes, C40.32 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C40.32 in?

C40.32 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C40.32?

C40.32 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.-).

Are additional codes required with C40.32?

Yes, when using C40.32 you should also code: code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C40.32 map to?

C40.32 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 460021000124105, 1080001000119106, 1080021000119102, 1079561000119103, 1079581000119107, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C40.32?

C40.32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837978. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.