C49

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue

C49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C49.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

What this means — in plain language

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Includes

  • malignant neoplasm of blood vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of bursa
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage
  • malignant neoplasm of fascia
  • malignant neoplasm of fat
  • malignant neoplasm of ligament, except uterine
  • malignant neoplasm of lymphatic vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of muscle
  • malignant neoplasm of synovia
  • malignant neoplasm of tendon (sheath)

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):
  • articular (C40-C41)
  • larynx (C32.3)
  • nose (C30.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (C50.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of heart (C38.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum (C48.2)
  • malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum (C48.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of uterine ligament (C57.3)
  • mesothelioma (C45.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C49?
C49 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C49 a billable code?
No — C49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C49.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C49?
C49 has 10 more specific child codes, including C49.0, C49.1, C49.2.
What is excluded from C49?
Excludes1 (not coded here): malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):; articular (C40-C41); larynx (C32.3); nose (C30.0).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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