Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C47 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue" within Chapter 2 — Neoplasms (C00-D49). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as C47. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where C47 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C47 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C47 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C47 is located in Section C45-C49 — "Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C47 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C47.0, C47.1, C47.2, C47.3, C47.4 and more.
Use C47 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system is C47.
No, C47 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C47 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C47 include: Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1).
Yes, C47 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.