C40.91

Billable

Malig neoplasm of unsp bones and artic cartlg of right limb

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified bones and articular cartilage of right limb

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C40-C41

Parent Code

C40.9

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 malig neoplasm of unsp bones and artic cartlg of right limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplasm of unsp bones and artic cartlg of right limb is C40.91. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified bones and articular cartilage of right limb". C40.91 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C40.91 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C40.91 represents "Malignant neoplasm of unspecified bones and articular cartilage of right limb". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C40.91 a billable code?

Yes, C40.91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C40.91 in?

C40.91 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C40.91?

C40.91 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 C40.91?

Yes, when using C40.91 you should also code: code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C40.91 map to?

C40.91 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 91041000119104, 460081000124109, 1336089001, 1080061000119107, 1080041000119108, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C40.91?

C40.91 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837983. 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.