C47 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue
ICD-10-CM code
C47
- Code
C47(claims format:C47)- Description
- Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system
- Short description
- Malignant neoplasm of prph nerves and autonomic nervous sys
- 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 C47
C47 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- C47.0 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of head, face and neckBillable
- C47.1 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulderHeader (more codes below)
- C47.2 – Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of lower limb, including hipHeader (more codes below)
- 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
Notes for C47
Includes:
- malignant neoplasm of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and ganglia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C47?
C47 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, in the block C45-C49 (Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue).
Is C47 a billable code?
No. C47 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.