C46
Non-billableKaposi's sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Child Codes (8)
C46.0Kaposi's sarcoma of skin
C46.1Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue
C46.2Kaposi's sarcoma of palate
C46.3Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes
C46.4Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites
C46.5Kaposi's sarcoma of lung
C46.7Kaposi's sarcoma of other sites
C46.9Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
UMLS
- HHV 8C0036220
- HHV8C0036220
- KS - Kaposi's sarcomaC0036220
- Kaposi SarcomaC0036220
- Kaposi sarcomaC0036220
- Kaposi sarcoma (morphologic abnormality)C0036220
- Kaposi's SarcomaC0036220
- Kaposi's sarcomaC0036220
- Kaposi's sarcoma (clinical)C0036220
- Kaposi's sarcoma (disorder)C0036220
- Kaposi's sarcoma NOSC0036220
- Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified siteC0036220
- Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecifiedC0036220
- Kaposi's sarcomasC0036220
- Kaposis SarcomaC0036220
- Multiple Hemorrhagic SarcomaC0036220
- Multiple Idiopathic Pigmented HemangiosarcomaC0036220
- Multiple haemorrhagic sarcomaC0036220
- Multiple hemorrhagic sarcomaC0036220
- Multiple idiopathic haemorrhagic sarcomaC0036220
- Multiple idiopathic hemorrhagic sarcomaC0036220
- Sarcoma, KaposiC0036220
- Sarcoma, Kaposi'sC0036220
- kaposi sarcomaC0036220
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for kaposi's sarcoma?
The ICD-10-CM code for kaposi's sarcoma is C46. The full clinical description is "Kaposi's sarcoma". C46 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C46 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C46 represents “Kaposi's sarcoma”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C46 a billable code?
No, C46 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under C46.
What chapter is C46 in?
C46 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What are the subcategories under C46?
C46 has 8 child codes, including: C46.0 (Kaposi's sarcoma of skin), C46.1 (Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue), C46.2 (Kaposi's sarcoma of palate), C46.3 (Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes), and 4 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C46?
C46 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0036220. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C46 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like kaposi's sarcoma 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 C46?
C46 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2B57.Z (Kaposi sarcoma of unspecified primary site).
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