C49.2
Non-billableMalig neoplm of conn and soft tissue of lower limb, inc hip
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of lower limb, including hip
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tissue of lower limb, inc hip?
The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tissue of lower limb, inc hip is C49.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of lower limb, including hip". C49.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C49.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C49.2 represents "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of lower limb, including hip". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C49.2 a billable code?
No, C49.2 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 C49.2.
What chapter is C49.2 in?
C49.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C49.2?
C49.2 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 C49.2?
C49.2 has 3 child codes, including: C49.20 (Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of unsp low limb, inc hip), C49.21 (Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r low limb, inc hip), C49.22 (Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of left low limb, inc hip).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C49.2?
C49.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0346836. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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