C46 – Kaposi's sarcoma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
ICD-10-CM code
C46
- Code
C46(claims format:C46)- Description
- Kaposi's sarcoma
- 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
- C45-C49 Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
Billable codes under C46
C46 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- C46.0 – Kaposi's sarcoma of skinBillable
- C46.1 – Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissueBillable
- C46.2 – Kaposi's sarcoma of palateBillable
- C46.3 – Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodesBillable
- C46.4 – Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sitesBillable
- C46.5 – Kaposi's sarcoma of lungHeader (more codes below)
- C46.7 – Kaposi's sarcoma of other sitesBillable
- C46.9 – Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for C46
Code first:
- any human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C46?
C46 is the ICD-10-CM code for kaposi's sarcoma, in the block C45-C49 (Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue).
Is C46 a billable code?
No. C46 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.