Is ICD-10-CM code C48 billable?

No, C48 (Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum) 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 C48 belong to?

C48 belongs to Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: C00–D49 (Neoplasms).

C48

Non-Billable

ChapterC00–D49

Rankcategory

Description

Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

About ICD-10-CM code C48

The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum at code C48, inside C00-D49 Neoplasms, within Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49). You should not submit this code on claims since it lacks billing specificity, use a child code.

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

C48.0Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum C48.1Malignant neoplasm of specified parts of peritoneum C48.2Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum, unspecified C48.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

Metadata & Insights

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

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

Kaposi's sarcoma of connective tissue (C46.1)
mesothelioma (C45.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH2Neoplasms (C00-D49)

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

C48Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneumNot billable

C48.0Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneumBillable

C48.1Malignant neoplasm of specified parts of peritoneumBillable

C48.2Malignant neoplasm of peritoneum, unspecifiedBillable

C48.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of retroperitoneum and peritoneumBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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