Question 1

Is C47 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C47 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 C47 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C47 represents Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. 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

When was ICD-10 code C47 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C47 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C47?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C47 is section:C45-C49 (Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from C47?

Accepted Answer

Code C47 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with C47 as they represent different diagnoses.

C472026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one

Is C47 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C47 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C47 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C47?

What conditions are excluded from C47?