C46.5Header code — not billable
Kaposi's sarcoma of lung
- Chapter
- 2. Neoplasms
- Category
- C46
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category C46
C46Kaposi's sarcomaC46.0Kaposi's sarcoma of skinYesC46.1Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissueYesC46.2Kaposi's sarcoma of palateYesC46.3Kaposi's sarcoma of lymph nodesYesC46.4Kaposi's sarcoma of gastrointestinal sitesYesC46.50Kaposi's sarcoma of unspecified lungYesC46.51Kaposi's sarcoma of right lungYesC46.52Kaposi's sarcoma of left lungYesC46.7Kaposi's sarcoma of other sitesYesC46.9Kaposi's sarcoma, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code C46.5?
C46.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Kaposi's sarcoma of lung.
Is C46.5 a billable code?
No. C46.5 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 C46.5 in?
C46.5 falls under Chapter 2: Neoplasms.
When did C46.5 become effective?
C46.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to C46.5?
C46.5 belongs to category C46, which includes 11 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.