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C46.5

Non-billable

Kaposi's sarcoma of lung

Kaposi's sarcoma of lung

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C45-C49

Parent Code

C46

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)

Child Codes (3)

C46.50

Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lung

BillableC46.51

Kaposi's sarcoma of right lung

BillableC46.52

Kaposi's sarcoma of left lung

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C46.5?

ICD-10-CM code C46.5 represents "Kaposi's sarcoma of lung". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C46.5 a billable code?

No, C46.5 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 C46.5.

What chapter is C46.5 in?

C46.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What are the subcategories under C46.5?

C46.5 has 3 child codes, including: C46.50 (Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lung), C46.51 (Kaposi's sarcoma of right lung), C46.52 (Kaposi's sarcoma of left lung).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C46.5?

C46.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153564. 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.