C41 – Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code C41
Code
C41 (claims format: C41)
Description
Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites
Short description
Malignant neoplasm of bone/artic cartl of and unsp sites
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
2. Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Block
C40-C41 Malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage

Billable codes under C41

C41 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for C41

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant neoplasm of bones of limbs (C40.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of ear (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of eyelid (C49.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of larynx (C32.3)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of limbs (C40.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage of nose (C30.0)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block C40-C41

Includes:
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage (articular) (joint)
  • malignant neoplasm of periosteum
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant neoplasm of bone marrow NOS (C96.9)
  • malignant neoplasm of synovia (C49.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C41?

C41 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of other and unspecified sites, in the block C40-C41 (Malignant neoplasms of bone and articular cartilage).

Is C41 a billable code?

No. C41 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.