C40.00

Billable

Malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limb

Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C40-C41

Parent Code

C40.0

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage (articular) (joint)
  • malignant neoplasm of periosteum

Excludes 1

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(49)

Clinical Terms

  • Primary malignant neoplasm of forearm
  • Sarcoma of radius
  • Malignant neoplasm of upper limb bones and scapula
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of radius
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of upper limb bones and scapula
  • Ewing's sarcoma of upper limb
  • Primary Ewing sarcoma of bone structure of upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of acromion
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of long bone of upper limb
  • Ewing sarcoma of bone structure of upper limb
  • Malignant neoplasm of humerus
  • Carcinoma of upper limb bones/scapula
  • Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper arm
  • Osteosarcoma of bone of upper limb
  • Sarcoma of humerus
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of scapula
  • Primary Ewing's sarcoma of upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of bone of upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of ulna
  • Neoplasm of acromion
  • Primary Ewing's sarcoma of scapula
  • Primary Ewing sarcoma of scapula
  • Sarcoma of scapula
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limb is C40.00. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb". C40.00 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C40.00 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C40.00 represents “Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unspecified upper limb”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C40.00 a billable code?

Yes, C40.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C40.00 in?

C40.00 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C40.00?

C40.00 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: malignant neoplasm of bone marrow NOS (C96.9); malignant neoplasm of synovia (C49.-).

Are additional codes required with C40.00?

Yes, when using C40.00, also report: major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).

What SNOMED CT codes does C40.00 map to?

C40.00 maps to 20 SNOMED CT concepts: 286889008, 91041000119104, 187932002, 187929000, 372131006, and 15 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C40.00?

C40.00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837967. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C40.00 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limb affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C40.00?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C40.00 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.