Question 1

Is C48 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, C48 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 C48 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code C48 represents Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum. 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 C48 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code C48 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 C48?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for C48 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 C48?

Accepted Answer

Code C48 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Kaposi's sarcoma of connective tissue (C46.1); mesothelioma (C45.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with C48 as they represent different diagnoses.

C482026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes8Additional information

Is C48 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code C48 mean?

When was ICD-10 code C48 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code C48?

What conditions are excluded from C48?