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C49.21

Billable

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

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right 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)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Related Codes(2)
C49.20

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

BillableC49.22

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

Billable
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(73)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of right hip
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of right lower extremity
  • Primary leiomyosarcoma of right hip region
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue of hip
  • Primary liposarcoma of soft tissue of right lower limb
  • Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of hip
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of right lower extremity
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of right hip
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of lower extremity
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue of right lower limb
  • Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of right lower limb
  • Primary liposarcoma of soft tissue of right hip
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of right hip
  • Primary liposarcoma of soft tissue of right lower extremity
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue of right hip
  • Primary leiomyosarcoma of right lower limb
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of right lower limb
  • Primary angiosarcoma of trunk
  • Primary liposarcoma of soft tissue of limb
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of lower limb
  • Primary rhabdomyosarcoma of right lower extremity
  • Primary leiomyosarcoma of right hip
  • Primary angiosarcoma of right hip
  • Mass of muscle of right lower limb
  • Primary angiosarcoma of right lower extremity
  • Primary leiomyosarcoma of right lower extremity
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of right lower limb
  • Primary sarcoma of soft tissues of right hip
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue of lower limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of muscle of lower limb
  • Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of hip
  • Primary sarcoma of right lower limb
  • Primary angiosarcoma of right hip region
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of muscle of right lower limb
  • Primary angiosarcoma of right lower limb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r low limb, inc hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r low limb, inc hip is C49.21. The full clinical description is "Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip". C49.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C49.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C49.21 represents “Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right 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 C49.21 a billable code?

Yes, C49.21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C49.21 in?

C49.21 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C49.21?

C49.21 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 C49.21 map to?

C49.21 maps to 22 SNOMED CT concepts: 15747441000119105, 1079061000119107, 1079071000119101, 682421000119104, 1080601000119103, and 17 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C49.21?

C49.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842047. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C49.21 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malig neoplm of conn and soft tiss of r low limb, inc hip 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 C49.21?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C49.21 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.