C40.12
BillableMalignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb
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(22)
SNOMED CT
- Neoplasm of bone of left hand460091000124107
- Osteosarcoma of bone of upper limb82761000119108
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left hand1079571000119109
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left upper extremity1079551000119100
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left upper limb1079551000119100
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of upper limb91031000119108
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bone of left hand352971000119109
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left hand1081291000119104
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left upper extremity1081271000119100
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left upper limb1081271000119100
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Neoplasm of bone of left hand
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left hand
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left upper extremity
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left hand
- Osteosarcoma of bone of upper limb
- Primary malignant neoplasm of bone of left hand
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of upper limb
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left upper limb
- Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of left upper extremity
- Primary osteosarcoma of bone of left upper limb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb is C40.12. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb". C40.12 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C40.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C40.12 represents “Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limb”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C40.12 a billable code?
Yes, C40.12 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C40.12 in?
C40.12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C40.12?
C40.12 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 C40.12?
Yes, when using C40.12, also report: major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C40.12 map to?
C40.12 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 460091000124107, 82761000119108, 1079571000119109, 1079551000119100, 91031000119108, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C40.12?
C40.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837972. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C40.12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant neoplasm of short bones of left 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 C40.12?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C40.12 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.