2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C41.2

Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column

ICD-10-CM Code:
C41.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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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 other and unspecified sites
        (C41)

C41.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of malignant neoplasm of vertebral column. 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 this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic atlas ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) atlas ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) axis ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) back NEC ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) intervertebral cartilage or disc ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) spine, spinal (column) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic bone (periosteum) vertebra (column) ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

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

  • Chondrosarcoma of vertebral column
  • Chordoma
  • Chordoma of cervical spine
  • Chordoma of lumbar spine
  • Chordoma of thoracic spine
  • Chordoma of vertebral column
  • Malignant neoplasm of cervical vertebra
  • Malignant neoplasm of lumbar vertebra
  • Malignant neoplasm of thoracic vertebra
  • Malignant neoplasm of thoracic vertebral column
  • Malignant neoplasm of vertebra
  • Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column
  • Malignant neoplasm of vertebral column region
  • Mass of thoracic vertebrae
  • Neoplasm of cervical vertebra
  • Neoplasm of lumbar vertebra
  • Neoplasm of thoracic vertebra
  • Osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of vertebra
  • Osteosarcoma of bone of vertebra
  • Primary chondrosarcoma of vertebral column
  • Primary chordoma of cervical spine
  • Primary chordoma of lumbar spine
  • Primary chordoma of thoracic spine
  • Primary chordoma of vertebral column
  • Primary Ewing sarcoma of bone of spine
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of cervical vertebral column
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of lumbar vertebral column
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of thoracic vertebral column
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of vertebral column
  • Primary osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of vertebra
  • Primary osteosarcoma of bone of vertebra
  • Primary osteosarcoma of vertebral column
  • Sarcoma of vertebra

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Nucleus Pulposus

    fibrocartilage inner core of the intervertebral disc. prolapsed or bulged nucleus pulposus leads to intervertebral disc displacement while proliferation of cells in the nucleus pulposus is associated with intervertebral disc degeneration.
  • Chordoma

    a malignant tumor arising from the embryonic remains of the notochord. it is also called chordocarcinoma, chordoepithelioma, and notochordoma. (dorland, 27th ed)

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • malignant neoplasm of sacrum and coccyx C41.4

Convert C41.2 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 170.2 - Malig neo vertebrae

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
  »atlas
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »atlas
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »axis
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »back NEC
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »intervertebral cartilage or disc
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »spine, spinal (column)
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »bone (periosteum)
    »vertebra (column)
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »cartilage (articular) (joint) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]
    »intervertebral
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »disc, intervertebral
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »intervertebral cartilage or disc
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nucleus pulposus
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »spine, spinal (column)
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »spine, spinal (column)
    »lumbosacral
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »vertebra (column)
C41.2C79.51 D16.6D48.0D49.2

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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Chordoma

A chordoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that can occur anywhere along the spine, from the base of the skull to the tailbone. Chordomas grow slowly, gradually extending into the bone and soft tissue around them. They often recur after treatment, and in about 40 percent of cases the cancer spreads (metastasizes) to other areas of the body, such as the lungs.

Approximately half of all chordomas occur at the base of the spine (sacrum), about one third occur in the base of the skull (occiput), and the rest occur in the cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), or lumbar (lower back) vertebrae of the spine. As the chordoma grows, it puts pressure on the adjacent areas of the brain or spinal cord, leading to the signs and symptoms of the disorder. A chordoma anywhere along the spine may cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the back, arms, or legs. A chordoma at the base of the skull (occipital chordoma) may lead to double vision (diplopia) and headaches. A chordoma that occurs in the tailbone (coccygeal chordoma) may result in a lump large enough to be felt through the skin and may cause problems with bladder or bowel function.

Chordomas typically occur in adults between ages 40 and 70. About 5 percent of chordomas are diagnosed in children. For reasons that are unclear, males are affected about twice as often as females.


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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.

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.