ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C46.1
Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C46.1
Excludes2: Not Included Here
Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph glands and nodes (C46.3)
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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code C46.1 (Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue)
ICD-10-CM code C46.1 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 C46.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C46.1 - Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue. 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 of soft tissue.