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Bone cancer of the limbs

Also known as: Malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of unspecified type

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In short

Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon, whereas cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common. The three types of bone cancer are osteosarcoma, which occurs most often between ages 10 and 19 and is more common in the knee and upper arm; chondrosarcoma, which starts in cartilage usually after age 40; and Ewing's sarcoma, which occurs most often in children and teens under 19. The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain, while other symptoms vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Surgery is often the main treatment, and other treatments may include amputation, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.

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Codes

ICD-10: C40
ICD-11: 2B5Z Malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of unspecified type

Description

Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common.
There are three types of bone cancer:
Osteosarcoma - occurs most often between ages 10 and 19. It is more common in the knee and upper arm.
Chondrosarcoma - starts in cartilage, usually after age 40
Ewing's sarcoma - occurs most often in children and teens under 19. It is more common in boys than girls.
The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain. Other symptoms vary, depending on the location and size of the cancer. Surgery is often the main treatment for bone cancer. Other treatments may include amputation, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Because bone cancer can come back after treatment, regular follow-up visits are important.
NIH: National Cancer Institute

Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.

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Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Bone cancer of the limbs?

C40 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).

What is the ICD-11 code for Bone cancer of the limbs?

2B5Z: Malignant mesenchymal neoplasm of unspecified type (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).

Sources and attribution

Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).

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