C49.A0 – Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code C49.A0
Code
C49.A0 (claims format: C49A0)
Description
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site
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
C49 › C49.A

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

C49 – Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue

Includes:
  • malignant neoplasm of blood vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of bursa
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage
  • malignant neoplasm of fascia
  • malignant neoplasm of fat
  • malignant neoplasm of ligament, except uterine
  • malignant neoplasm of lymphatic vessel
  • malignant neoplasm of muscle
  • malignant neoplasm of synovia
  • malignant neoplasm of tendon (sheath)
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • malignant neoplasm of cartilage (of):
  • articular (C40-C41)
  • larynx (C32.3)
  • nose (C30.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of connective tissue of breast (C50.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue (C46.1)
  • malignant neoplasm of heart (C38.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system (C47.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of peritoneum (C48.2)
  • malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum (C48.0)
  • malignant neoplasm of uterine ligament (C57.3)
  • mesothelioma (C45.-)

Index terms for C49.A0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in C49.A

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C49.A0?

C49.A0 is the ICD-10-CM code for gastrointestinal stromal tumor, unspecified site, in the block C45-C49 (Malignant neoplasms of mesothelial and soft tissue).

Is C49.A0 a billable code?

Yes. C49.A0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does C49.A0 belong to?

It belongs to category C49 – Malignant neoplasm of other connective and soft tissue.

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.