C49.20

Billable

Malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of unsp low limb, inc hip

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C45-C49

Parent Code

C49.2

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of unsp low limb, inc hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of unsp low limb, inc hip is C49.20. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip". C49.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C49.20 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C49.20 represents "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C49.20 a billable code?

Yes, C49.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C49.20 in?

C49.20 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C49.20?

C49.20 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 SNOMED CT codes does C49.20 map to?

C49.20 maps to 33 SNOMED CT concepts: 188075008, 188077000, 188074007, 269581007, 188076009, and 28 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C49.20?

C49.20 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842046. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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