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C46.5

Non-billable

Kaposi's sarcoma of lung

Kaposi's sarcoma of lung

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C45-C49

Parent Code

C46

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

Child Codes (3)

Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for kaposi's sarcoma of lung?

The ICD-10-CM code for kaposi's sarcoma of lung is C46.5. The full clinical description is "Kaposi's sarcoma of lung". C46.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C46.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C46.5 represents “Kaposi's sarcoma of lung”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C46.5 a billable code?

No, C46.5 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 C46.5.

What chapter is C46.5 in?

C46.5 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What are the subcategories under C46.5?

C46.5 has 3 child codes, including: C46.50 (Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lung), C46.51 (Kaposi's sarcoma of right lung), C46.52 (Kaposi's sarcoma of left lung).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C46.5?

C46.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153564. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C46.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like kaposi's sarcoma of lung 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 C46.5?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C46.5 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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