2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C41.3

Approximate Synonyms

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

• Carcinoma of ribs and/or sternum and/or clavicle
• Chondrosarcoma of clavicle
• Chondrosarcoma of rib
• Chondrosarcoma of sternum
• Ewing sarcoma of bone of rib
• Malignant neoplasm of costal cartilage
• Malignant neoplasm of costovertebral joint
• Malignant neoplasm of ribs and/or sternum and/or clavicle
• Malignant neoplasm of xiphoid process
• Osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of clavicle
• Osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of rib
• Osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of sternum
• Osteosarcoma of bone of clavicle
• Osteosarcoma of bone of rib
• Osteosarcoma of bone of upper limb
• Osteosarcoma of bone of upper limb
• Osteosarcoma of sternum
• Primary carcinoma of ribs and/or sternum and/or clavicle
• Primary chondrosarcoma of articular cartilage
• Primary chondrosarcoma of articular cartilage of rib
• Primary chondrosarcoma of bone of rib
• Primary chondrosarcoma of sternum
• Primary Ewing sarcoma of articular cartilage of rib
• Primary Ewing sarcoma of bone of rib
• Primary malignant neoplasm of clavicle
• Primary malignant neoplasm of long bone of upper limb
• Primary malignant neoplasm of long bone of upper limb
• Primary malignant neoplasm of rib
• Primary malignant neoplasm of ribs and/or sternum and/or clavicle
• Primary malignant neoplasm of sternum
• Primary osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of clavicle
• Primary osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of limb
• Primary osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of rib
• Primary osteosarcoma of articular cartilage of sternum
• Primary osteosarcoma of bone of clavicle
• Primary osteosarcoma of bone of rib
• Primary osteosarcoma of sternum
• Sarcoma of clavicle
• Sarcoma of rib
• Sarcoma of sternum

Clinical Information

• Clavicle

  a bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

• Costal Cartilage

  bars of hyaline cartilage extending from the anterior ends of the upper ribs. they attach to the sternum directly or indirectly by connecting to upper costal cartilage that attaches to the sternum. costal cartilages extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the enhanced elasticity of the thoracic wall.

• Sternum

  a long, narrow, and flat bone commonly known as breastbone occurring in the midsection of the anterior thoracic segment or chest region, which stabilizes the rib cage and serves as the point of origin for several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck.

C41.3 is grouped with Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a classification system used to group together diagnosis codes for the purpose of reimbursement and healthcare management. DRGs are used to standardize the way hospitals and other providers are paid for inpatient services. In this system patients are grouped together based on their principal diagnosis in areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). Once a patient is assigned a particular diagnostic category, providers receive a predetermined payment rate for the services rendered. This reimbursement rate is often fixed and is meant to cover the cost of care for that patient. Reimbursement is also affected by the relative weight of a diagnostic related group based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Diagnostic related groups encourage healthcare providers to focus on quality and efficiency in patient care while managing costs effectively. The diagnosis code is present in the following groups for version MS-DRG V41.0 applicable from 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
542	PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MALIGNANCY WITH MCC	08	1.8237
543	PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MALIGNANCY WITH CC	08	1.0907
544	PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE MALIGNANCY WITHOUT CC/MCC	08	0.7675

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert C41.3 to ICD-9-CM

• ICD-9-CM Code: 170.3 - Mal neo ribs/stern/clav

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.

Filter table of neoplasms:

Neoplasm, neoplastic	Malignant Primary	Malignant Secondary	CaInSitu	Benign	Uncertain Behavior	Unspecified Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »clavicle	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »costal cartilage	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »costovertebral joint	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »rib	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »sternum	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »bone (periosteum)     »xiphoid process	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »cartilage (articular) (joint) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]     »costal	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »cartilage (articular) (joint) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]     »ensiform	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »cartilage (articular) (joint) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]     »rib	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »clavicle	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »costal cartilage	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »costovertebral joint	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »ensiform cartilage	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »joint NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]     »costovertebral	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »joint NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, bone]     »sternocostal	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »rib	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »sternum	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic   »xiphoid process	C41.3	C79.51		D16.7	D48.0	D49.2

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.