C40.2Header code — not billable
Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C40
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C40
C40Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage of limbsC40.0Malignant neoplasm of scapula and long bones of upper limbC40.00Malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of unsp upper limbYesC40.01Malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of right upper limbYesC40.02Malig neoplasm of scapula and long bones of left upper limbYesC40.1Malignant neoplasm of short bones of upper limbC40.10Malignant neoplasm of short bones of unspecified upper limbYesC40.11Malignant neoplasm of short bones of right upper limbYesC40.12Malignant neoplasm of short bones of left upper limbYesC40.20Malignant neoplasm of long bones of unspecified lower limbYesC40.21Malignant neoplasm of long bones of right lower limbYesC40.22Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limbYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C40.2?
C40.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malignant neoplasm of long bones of lower limb.
Is C40.2 a billable code?
No. C40.2 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is C40.2 in?
C40.2 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C40.2 become effective?
C40.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C40.2?
C40.2 belongs to category C40, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.