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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sarcoma

ICD-10 Coding for Sarcoma

C49.0
C49.1

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

Also Known as:
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Bone Sarcoma
Connective Tissue Cancer
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sarcoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sarcoma

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

  • • Histological confirmation of sarcoma subtype
  • • Imaging studies showing tumor location

Applicable To

  • • Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure histological subtype is documented to avoid miscoding.

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

Non-Billable
C49.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirming sarcoma subtype
  • • Imaging showing tumor in upper limb

Applicable To

  • • Sarcoma of the arm

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality to ensure correct coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C79.5

Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

Use when sarcoma has metastasized to bone.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when chemotherapy is administered for sarcoma treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sarcoma?

The ICD-10 code for sarcoma depends on the location and type. For example, C49.0 is used for sarcomas of the head, face, and neck.

How do you code a recurrent sarcoma?

For recurrent sarcoma, use the history code Z85.89 along with the primary sarcoma code, such as C49.1 for upper limb sarcoma.

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