Question 1

Is C41 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C41 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code C41 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C41 represents Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C41?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C41 is section:C40-C41 (Malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage (C40-C41)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from C41?

Accepted Answer

Code C41 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: malignant neoplasm of bones of limbs (C40.-); malignant neoplasm of cartilage of ear (C49.0); malignant neoplasm of cartilage of eyelid (C49.0) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with C41 as they represent different diagnoses.

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