ICD-10-CM C41: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C41

Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C41

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • malignant neoplasm of bones of limbs (C40.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of ear (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of eyelid (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (C32.3)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of limbs (C40.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of nose (C30.0)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

malignant neoplasm of sacrum and coccyx (C41.4)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • carcinoma, any type except intraosseous or odontogenic of:
  • maxillary sinus (C31.0)
  • upper jaw (C03.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of jaw bone (lower) (C41.1)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • carcinoma, any type except intraosseous or odontogenic of:
  • jaw NOS (C03.9)
  • lower (C03.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of upper jaw bone (C41.0)
Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of maxilla (superior)
  • Malignant neoplasm of orbital bone
Inclusion Terms
  • Malignant neoplasm of inferior maxilla
  • Malignant neoplasm of lower jaw bone

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C41):

C41.0 - Malignant neoplasm of bones of skull and face C41.1 - Malignant neoplasm of mandible C41.2 - Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column C41.3 - Malignant neoplasm of ribs, sternum and clavicle C41.4 - Malignant neoplasm of pelvic bones, sacrum and coccyx C41.9 - Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code C41 (Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites)

ICD-10-CM code C41 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 C41 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C41 - Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites. 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 other and unspecified sites.