{"code":"C45-C49","type":"block","title":"Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49)","codeAlso":[],"includes":[],"modern_v":"official26","codeFirst":[],"excludes1":[],"excludes2":[],"isBillable":false,"inclusionTerms":[],"useAdditionalCode":[],"clinicalDefinition":"Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C45-C49). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.","officialDefinition":"Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C45-C49). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.","seventhCharacterInstructions":[],"workflowProtocols":[],"guidelines":{"whenToUse":[],"whenNotToUse":[],"commonBillingMistakes":[],"codeComparisons":[],"documentationChecklist":[]},"domainLandscape":{"summary":"Primary diagnostic domain and clinical landscape evaluation.","keyCategories":[],"diagnosticContinuum":"Progression continuum from acute presentation to resolution."},"children":[{"code":"C45","title":"Mesothelioma","description":"Mesothelioma is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C45). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.","isBillable":false,"slug":"c45-mesothelioma"},{"code":"C46","title":"Kaposi's sarcoma","description":"Kaposi's sarcoma is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C46). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Code first: any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20).","isBillable":false,"slug":"c46-kaposis-sarcoma"},{"code":"C47","title":"Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system","description":"Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C47). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: malignant neoplasm of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and ganglia. Excludes1 (not coded here): Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1).","isBillable":false,"slug":"c47-malignant-neoplasm-of-peripheral-nerves-and-autonomic-nervous-system"},{"code":"C48","title":"Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum","description":"Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C48). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): Kaposi's sarcoma of connective tissue (C46.1); mesothelioma (C45.-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"c48-malignant-neoplasm-of-retroperitoneum-and-peritoneum"},{"code":"C49","title":"Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue","description":"Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (C49). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: 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). Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):; articular (C40-C41); larynx (C32.3); nose (C30.0); malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (C50.-). Excludes2 (not included here): Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1); malignant neoplasm of heart (C38.0); malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-); malignant neoplasm of peritoneum (C48.2); malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum (C48.0); malignant neoplasm of uterine ligament (C57.3); mesothelioma (C45.-).","isBillable":false,"slug":"c49-malignant-neoplasm-of-other-connective-and-soft-tissue"}],"hierarchy":[],"relatedCodes":[],"relevantCPTCodes":[],"documentationTips":[],"caseStudies":[],"description":"","overview":""}