ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C46
Kaposi's sarcoma
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C46
Excludes2: Not Included Here
Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph glands and nodes (C46.3)
Code First
any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Inclusion Terms
- Kaposi's sarcoma of blood vessel
- Kaposi's sarcoma of connective tissue
- Kaposi's sarcoma of fascia
- Kaposi's sarcoma of ligament
- Kaposi's sarcoma of lymphatic(s) NEC
- Kaposi's sarcoma of muscle
Inclusion Terms
Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified site
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C46):
C46.0 - Kaposi's sarcoma of skin
C46.1 - Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue
C46.2 - Kaposi's sarcoma of palate
C46.3 - Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes
C46.4 - Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites
C46.5 - Kaposi's sarcoma of lung
C46.50 - Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lung
C46.51 - Kaposi's sarcoma of right lung
C46.52 - Kaposi's sarcoma of left lung
C46.7 - Kaposi's sarcoma of other sites
C46.9 - Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code C46 (Kaposi's sarcoma)
ICD-10-CM code C46 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 C46 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C46 - Kaposi's sarcoma. 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 Kaposi's sarcoma.