2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C47.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

ICD-10-CM Codes›C00–D49›C45-C49›C47

ICD-10-CM C47.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

C47.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 542 through 544. Coders also document this condition as malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nervous system cancers - all other types.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
C47.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Short Description
Malig neoplm of ovrlp sites of prph nrv and autonm nrv sys
Parent Code
C47
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Code Classification

ChapterC00–D49Neoplasms
SectionC45-C49Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
CategoryC47Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
This CodeC47.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
  • Malignant nerve sheath neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
  • Neoplasm of autonomic nerve
  • Overlapping malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NEO049
Nervous system cancers - all other types
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Table of NeoplasmsClinical

Anatomical sites in the Table of Neoplasms that reference this code family.

SiteMalig.
Primary		Malig.
Secondary		Ca
in situ		BenignUncertainUnspec.
nerve (ganglion) › peripheral NEC › pelvoabdominalC47.8C79.89–D36.17D48.2D49.2

Patient EducationClinical

Autonomic Nervous System Disorders

Your autonomic nervous system is the part of your nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the beating of your heart and the widening or narrowing of your blood vessels. When something goes wrong in this system, it can cause serious problems, including:

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Convert C47.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
171.8 Mal neo soft tissue NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About C47.8Overview

Is C47.8 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does C47.8 group to?

When malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 542, 543, 544, with relative weights from 0.7546 to 1.7665 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of C47.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system converts to ICD-9-CM 171.8 (mal neo soft tissue NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.