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C49.1

Non-billable

Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of upper limb, inc shldr

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue 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

C49

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of blood vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of bursa
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage
  • malignant neoplasm of fascia
  • malignant neoplasm of fat
  • malignant neoplasm of ligament, except uterine
  • malignant neoplasm of lymphatic vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of muscle
  • malignant neoplasm of synovia
  • malignant neoplasm of tendon (sheath)

Excludes 1

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

  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):
  • articular (C40-C41)
  • larynx (C32.3)
  • nose (C30.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (C50.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of heart (C38.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum (C48.2)
  • malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum (C48.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of uterine ligament (C57.3)
  • mesothelioma (C45.-)

Child Codes (3)

C49.10

Malig neoplm of conn & soft tiss of unsp upr lmb, inc shldr

BillableC49.11

Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r upr limb, inc shldr

BillableC49.12

Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of l upr limb, inc shldr

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C49.1?

ICD-10-CM code C49.1 represents "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C49.1 a billable code?

No, C49.1 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 C49.1.

What chapter is C49.1 in?

C49.1 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C49.1?

C49.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):; articular (C40-C41); larynx (C32.3); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under C49.1?

C49.1 has 3 child codes, including: C49.10 (Malig neoplm of conn & soft tiss of unsp upr lmb, inc shldr), C49.11 (Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r upr limb, inc shldr), C49.12 (Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of l upr limb, inc shldr).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C49.1?

C49.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0346829. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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