ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C40
Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C40
code to identify major osseous defect, if applicable (M89.7-)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C40):
About ICD-10-CM Code C40 (Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs)
ICD-10-CM code C40 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C40 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C40 - Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs.