C47 ICD-10-CM Code: Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
C47Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where C47 sits
- 1
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
- 2
Section
Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49)
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Category C47
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
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Code C47
Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
More specific choices
Codes under C47
C47 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
C47.0Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck
C47.1Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder
C47.2Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hip
C47.3Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of thorax
C47.4Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomen
C47.5Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of pelvis
C47.6Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk, unspecified
C47.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
C47.9Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for C47.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for C47.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for C47.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for C47.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code C47 mean?
C47 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system.”
Is C47 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. C47 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is C47 located in ICD-10-CM?
C47 is listed in Chapter 2, Neoplasms (C00-D49), within Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue (C45-C49) (C45–C49), under category C47, Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system.
What coding notes are listed for C47?
No inclusion terms are listed for C47 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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