C40.8
Non-billableMalig neoplasm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of limb
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bone and articular cartilage of limb
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
- code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Malig neoplasm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of limbC0348346
- Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bone and articular cartilage of limbC0348346
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbC0348346
- Overlapping malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limb (disorder)C0348346
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code C40.8?
ICD-10-CM code C40.8 represents "Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bone and articular cartilage of limb". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C40.8 a billable code?
No, C40.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C40.8.
What chapter is C40.8 in?
C40.8 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C40.8?
C40.8 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 C40.8?
C40.8 has 3 child codes, including: C40.80 (Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of unsp limb), C40.81 (Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of r limb), C40.82 (Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of bone/artic cartl of left limb).
Are additional codes required with C40.8?
Yes, when using C40.8 you should also code: code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C40.8?
C40.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348346. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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