Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM C49 is the diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue. This code falls under the section "Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue" within Chapter 2 â 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 C49. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in C49. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where C49 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, C49 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
C49 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
C49 is located in Section C45-C49 â "Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue" within Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
C49 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: C49.0, C49.1, C49.2, C49.3, C49.4 and more.
Use C49 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue" 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 other connective and soft tissue is C49.
No, C49 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
C49 is in Chapter 2 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for C49 include: malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):; articular (C40-C41); larynx (C32.3) and more.
Yes, C49 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.