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Chapter 2: Neoplasms
C45-C49

Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue

Explore the ICD-10 code range C45-C49 for malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue, crucial for precise clinical documentation and accurate medical coding. Enhance your understanding of these cancer types to improve patient care, streamline billing processes, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

About This Range
63+
Total codes
52+
Billable codes
11+
Non-billable codes
2
Chapters
Codes in this Range (63+)
Chapter 2: Neoplasms Range: C00-D49
C45
Mesothelioma
C45.0
Mesothelioma of pleura
Billable
C45.1
Mesothelioma of peritoneum
Billable
C45.2
Mesothelioma of pericardium
Billable
C45.7
Mesothelioma of other sites
Billable
C45.9
Mesothelioma, unspecified
Billable
C46
Kaposi's sarcoma
C46.0
Kaposi's sarcoma of skin
Billable
C46.1
Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue
Billable
C46.2
Kaposi's sarcoma of palate
Billable
C46.3
Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes
Billable
C46.4
Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites
Billable
C46.5
Kaposi's sarcoma of lung
C46.50
Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lung
Billable
C46.51
Kaposi's sarcoma of right lung
Billable
C46.52
Kaposi's sarcoma of left lung
Billable
C46.7
Kaposi's sarcoma of other sites
Billable
C46.9
Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified
Billable
C47
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
C47.0
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck
Billable
C47.1
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder
C47.10
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C47.11
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C47.12
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C47.2
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hip
C47.20
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified lower limb, including hip
Billable
C47.21
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right lower limb, including hip
Billable
C47.22
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left lower limb, including hip
Billable
C47.3
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of thorax
Billable
C47.4
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomen
Billable
C47.5
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of pelvis
Billable
C47.6
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk, unspecified
Billable
C47.8
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Billable
C47.9
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Billable
C48
Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
C48.0
Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
Billable
C48.1
Malignant neoplasm of specified parts of peritoneum
Billable
C48.2
Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum, unspecified
Billable
C48.8
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Billable
C49
Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue
C49.0
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck
Billable
C49.1
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder
C49.10
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C49.11
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C49.12
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder
Billable
C49.2
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of lower limb, including hip
C49.20
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of unspecified lower limb, including hip
Billable
C49.21
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of right lower limb, including hip
Billable
C49.22
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of left lower limb, including hip
Billable
C49.3
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of thorax
Billable
C49.4
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of abdomen
Billable
C49.5
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of pelvis
Billable
C49.6
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of trunk, unspecified
Billable
C49.8
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of connective and soft tissue
Billable
C49.9
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Billable
C49.A
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
C49.A0
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site
Billable
C49.A1
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of esophagus
Billable
C49.A2
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
Billable
C49.A3
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of small intestine
Billable
C49.A4
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of large intestine
Billable
C49.A5
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of rectum
Billable
C49.A9
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of other sites
Billable

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma?

Common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms often occur due to the tumor affecting the lining of the lungs or abdomen.

How is soft tissue sarcoma diagnosed?

Soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed through a combination of imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans and a biopsy to examine the tissue for cancerous cells. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

What treatment options are available for malignant neoplasms of soft tissue?

Treatment options for malignant neoplasms of soft tissue include surgery to remove the tumor, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The choice of treatment depends on the type, location, and stage of the cancer.

Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue