C47.12
BillableMalignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 21 — Breast, Prostate, Colorectal and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.545V24HCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.675ESRDHCC 10 — Lymphoma and Other Cancers
0.000RxHCCHCC 22 — Cancer, Other Specified Sites
0.000What This Code Means
A malignant tumor of the peripheral nerves specifically in the left upper arm or shoulder area.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left-sided involvement is explicitly documented in the clinical documentation.
- •This code encompasses the entire left upper limb including the shoulder region.
Clinical Significance
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the left upper limb including shoulder is the laterality-specific code for left-sided involvement. Like all malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, these are aggressive neoplasms with high recurrence rates requiring ongoing surveillance and risk adjustment capture.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Left-sided laterality explicitly documented
- ✓Pathology confirming malignant nerve sheath tumor
- ✓Specific nerve involved within the left upper limb
- ✓Treatment plan (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy)
- ✓Surveillance schedule for recurrence monitoring
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└C47Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system└C47.1Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of upper limb, including shoulder└C47.12Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder
└C47.12Malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerves of left upper limb, including shoulder