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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyosarcoma

ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyosarcoma

C49.0
C49.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for rhabdomyosarcoma includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
RMS
Soft tissue sarcoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyosarcoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rhabdomyosarcoma

Use ICD-10 code C49.0 for malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck

Billable Code
C49.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma in head, face, or neck

Applicable To

  • • Rhabdomyosarcoma of head
  • • Rhabdomyosarcoma of neck

Important Notes

  • • Ensure precise documentation of tumor site and histological type.

Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of upper limb, including shoulder

Non-Billable
C49.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Rhabdomyosarcoma of upper limb
    • • Rhabdomyosarcoma of shoulder

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation includes laterality and specific site.
    Ancillary Codes

    Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

    Z85.89

    Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites

    Use to document history of rhabdomyosarcoma.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the ICD-10 code for rhabdomyosarcoma?

    The ICD-10 code for rhabdomyosarcoma depends on the site: C49.0 for head, face, and neck; C49.1 for upper limb and shoulder.

    How do you code metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma?

    Use C79.89 for secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites to code metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma.

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