2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C47.10

Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder

ICD-10-CM Code:
C47.10
ICD-10 Code for:
Malig neoplm of prph nerves of unsp upper limb, inc shoulder
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
      (C45-C49)
      • Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
        (C47)

C47.10 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code C47.1 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic brachial plexus ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) brachial ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) median ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC antecubital fossa or space ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC arm ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC elbow ; Neoplasm, neoplastic nerve (ganglion) peripheral NEC extremity upper ; etc

Unspecified diagnosis codes like C47.10 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder
  • Malignant nerve sheath neoplasm of peripheral nerve of upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of shoulder
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb
  • Primary malignant nerve sheath neoplasm of peripheral nerve of upper limb
  • Primary malignant nerve sheath neoplasm of peripheral nervous system structure

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Brachial Plexus

    the large network of nerve fibers which distributes the innervation of the upper extremity. the brachial plexus extends from the neck into the axilla. in humans, the nerves of the plexus usually originate from the lower cervical and the first thoracic spinal cord segments (c5-c8 and t1), but variations are not uncommon.
  • Brachial Plexus Block

    a blocking of neural conduction in the network of nerve fibers innervating the upper extremity.
  • Brachial Plexus Neuritis

    a syndrome associated with inflammation of the brachial plexus. clinical features include severe pain in the shoulder region which may be accompanied by muscle weakness and loss of sensation in the upper extremity. this condition may be associated with virus diseases; immunization; surgery; heroin use (see heroin dependence); and other conditions. the term brachial neuralgia generally refers to pain associated with brachial plexus injury. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, pp1355-6)
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies

    diseases of the cervical (and first thoracic) roots, nerve trunks, cords, and peripheral nerve components of the brachial plexus. clinical manifestations include regional pain, paresthesia; muscle weakness, and decreased sensation (hypesthesia) in the upper extremity. these disorders may be associated with trauma (including birth injuries); thoracic outlet syndrome; neoplasms; neuritis; radiotherapy; and other conditions. (from adams et al., principles of neurology, 6th ed, pp1351-2)

Convert C47.10 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 171.2 - Mal neo soft tissue arm
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

The parent code C47.1 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »brachial plexus
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »brachial
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »median
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »antecubital fossa or space
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »arm
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »elbow
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »extremity
        »upper
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »finger
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »forearm
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »hand
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »limb NEC
        »upper
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »shoulder
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »thumb
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »peripheral NEC
      »wrist
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »radial
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nerve (ganglion)
    »ulnar
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »plexus
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »plexus
    »brachial
C47.1C79.89 D36.12D48.2D49.2

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.