C47.1

Non-billable

Malig neoplasm of prph nerves of upper limb, inc shoulder

Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder

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

C47

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and ganglia

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C47.1?

ICD-10-CM code C47.1 represents "Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C47.1 a billable code?

No, C47.1 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 C47.1.

What chapter is C47.1 in?

C47.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C47.1?

C47.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1).

What are the subcategories under C47.1?

C47.1 has 3 child codes, including: C47.10 (Malig neoplm of prph nerves of unsp upper limb, inc shoulder), C47.11 (Malig neoplm of prph nerves of right upper limb, inc shldr), C47.12 (Malig neoplm of prph nerves of left upper limb, inc shoulder).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C47.1?

C47.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349020. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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