C45
Non-billableMesothelioma
Mesothelioma
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mesothelioma?
The ICD-10-CM code for mesothelioma is C45. The full clinical description is "Mesothelioma". C45 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C45 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C45 represents “Mesothelioma”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C45 a billable code?
No, C45 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under C45.
What chapter is C45 in?
C45 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C45?
C45 has 5 child codes, including: C45.0 (Mesothelioma of pleura), C45.1 (Mesothelioma of peritoneum), C45.2 (Mesothelioma of pericardium), C45.7 (Mesothelioma of other sites), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C45?
C45 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0025500. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C45 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mesothelioma 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 C45?
C45 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2D3Z (Malignant neoplasms, stated or presumed to be primary, of specified sites, except of lymphoid, haematopoietic, central nervous system or related tissues, unspecified).
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