2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C40.2

Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb

ICD-10-CM Code:
C40.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage
      (C40-C41)
      • Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbs
        (C40)

C40.2 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) femur (any part) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) fibula (any part) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) knee ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) leg NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) limb NEC lower (long bones) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) patella ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) tibia (any part) ; etc

Specific Coding Applicable to Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb

Non-specific codes like C40.2 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb:

  • Use C40.20 for Malignant neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use C40.21 for Malignant neoplasm of long bones of right lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use C40.22 for Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb - BILLABLE CODE

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Table of Neoplasms

This 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
  »bone (periosteum)
    »femur (any part)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »fibula (any part)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »knee
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »leg NEC
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »limb NEC
      »lower (long bones)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »patella
C40.2C79.51    
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »tibia (any part)
C40.2C79.51    
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »cartilage (articular) (joint) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]
    »semilunar (knee)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »femur (any part)
C40.2  D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »fibula (any part)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »meniscus, knee joint (lateral) (medial)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »semilunar cartilage (knee)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tibia (any part)
C40.2C79.51 D16.2  

Patient Education


Bone Cancer

Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common.

There are three types of bone cancer:

  • Osteosarcoma - occurs most often between ages 10 and 19. It is more common in the knee and upper arm.
  • Chondrosarcoma - starts in cartilage, usually after age 40
  • Ewing's sarcoma - occurs most often in children and teens under 19. It is more common in boys than girls.

The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain. Other symptoms vary, depending on the location and size of the cancer. Surgery is often the main treatment for bone cancer. Other treatments may include amputation, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Because bone cancer can come back after treatment, regular follow-up visits are important.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Primary Bone Cancer

Learn about the types of bone tumors and the methods used to diagnose and treat cancers that form from bone tissue.
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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.