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C47.1

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder

Neoplasms (C00-D49)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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C47
  • • Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)

Child Codes (3)

C47.10Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of unspecified upper limb, including shoulderC47.11Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of right upper limb, including shoulderC47.12Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code C47.1 represents malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder. This code falls under the Neoplasms (C00-D49) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under C47.1. Coders should note that C47.1 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code C47.1?

ICD-10-CM code C47.1 is "Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder". It belongs to the category: Neoplasms (C00-D49).

Is C47.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, C47.1 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with C47.1?

C47.1 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in C47

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

C47.0Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neckC47.2Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hipC47.3Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of thoraxC47.4Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomenC47.5Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of pelvisC47.6Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk, unspecifiedC47.8Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systemC47.9Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified

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Code Information

CodeC47.1
BillableNo — Header code
ParentC47
CategoryNeoplasms (C00-D49)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)