Is ICD-10-CM code C46 billable?

No, C46 (Kaposi's sarcoma) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code C46 belong to?

C46 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

C46

Non-Billable

ChapterC00–D49

Rankcategory

Description

Kaposi's sarcoma

About ICD-10-CM code C46

Under C00-D49 Neoplasms, within Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49), ICD-10-CM code C46 describes Kaposi's sarcoma. This code cannot be billed directly because more specific child codes exist beneath it.

Use a more specific code (7 billable, 1 non-billable)

C46.0Kaposi's sarcoma of skin C46.1Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue C46.2Kaposi's sarcoma of palate C46.3Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodes C46.4Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sites C46.5Kaposi's sarcoma of lunghas subcodes C46.7Kaposi's sarcoma of other sites C46.9Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecified

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 2: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Instructional Notes

Code First

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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

C45-C49Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49)

C46Kaposi's sarcomaNot billable

C46.0Kaposi's sarcoma of skinBillable

C46.1Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissueBillable

C46.2Kaposi's sarcoma of palateBillable

C46.3Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodesBillable

C46.4Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sitesBillable

C46.5Kaposi's sarcoma of lungSubcodes

C46.7Kaposi's sarcoma of other sitesBillable

C46.9Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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