ICD-10-CM C47: Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C47

Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for C47

Includes Notes

malignant neoplasm of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and ganglia

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit (C69.6-)

Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified part of trunk

Inclusion Terms

Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for C47):

C47.0 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck C47.1 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder C47.10 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder C47.11 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right upper limb, including shoulder C47.12 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder C47.2 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hip C47.20 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified lower limb, including hip C47.21 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right lower limb, including hip C47.22 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left lower limb, including hip C47.3 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of thorax C47.4 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomen C47.5 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of pelvis C47.6 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk, unspecified C47.8 - Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system C47.9 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code C47 (Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system)

ICD-10-CM code C47 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 C47 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C47 - Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. 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 peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system.