C47.0 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
ICD-10-CM code
C47.0
- Code
C47.0(claims format:C470)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck
- Short description
- Malignant neoplasm of prph nerves of head, face and neck
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- Parent codes
- C47
Notes for C47.0
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of orbit (C69.6-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
C47 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
Includes:
- malignant neoplasm of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and ganglia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
Related codes in C47
- C47.1 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulderHeader
- C47.2 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hipHeader
- C47.3 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of thoraxBillable
- C47.4 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of abdomenBillable
- C47.5 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of pelvisBillable
- C47.6 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of trunk, unspecifiedBillable
- C47.8 – Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous systemBillable
- C47.9 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C47.0?
C47.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neck, in the block C45-C49 (Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue).
Is C47.0 a billable code?
Yes. C47.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does C47.0 belong to?
It belongs to category C47 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system.
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.