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C96.2

Non-billable

Malignant mast cell neoplasm

Malignant mast cell neoplasm

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C81-C96

Parent Code

C96

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

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

  • personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79)
  • indolent mastocytosis (D47.02)
  • mast cell leukemia (C94.30)
  • mastocytosis (congenital) (cutaneous) (Q82.2)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes (C46.3)
  • secondary and unspecified neoplasm of lymph nodes (C77.-)
  • secondary neoplasm of bone marrow (C79.52)
  • secondary neoplasm of spleen (C78.89)

Child Codes (4)

C96.20

Malignant mast cell neoplasm, unspecified

BillableC96.21

Aggressive systemic mastocytosis

BillableC96.22

Mast cell sarcoma

BillableC96.29

Other malignant mast cell neoplasm

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for malignant mast cell neoplasm?

The ICD-10-CM code for malignant mast cell neoplasm is C96.2. The full clinical description is "Malignant mast cell neoplasm". C96.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C96.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C96.2 represents "Malignant mast cell neoplasm". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C96.2 a billable code?

No, C96.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under C96.2.

What chapter is C96.2 in?

C96.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C96.2?

C96.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: personal history of other malignant neoplasms of lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissues (Z85.79); indolent mastocytosis (D47.02); mast cell leukemia (C94.30); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under C96.2?

C96.2 has 4 child codes, including: C96.20 (Malignant mast cell neoplasm, unspecified), C96.21 (Aggressive systemic mastocytosis), C96.22 (Mast cell sarcoma), C96.29 (Other malignant mast cell neoplasm).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C96.2?

C96.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0036221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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