ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C49.0
Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C49.0
connective tissue of orbit (C69.6-)
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of ear
- Malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of eyelid
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code C49.0 (Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head)
ICD-10-CM code C49.0 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 C49.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C49.0 - Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck. 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 connective and soft tissue of head related to face and neck.