ICD10
ICD-10 Code C76.4: Malignant neoplasm of upper limb
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Neoplasms (C00-D49).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents malignant neoplasm of upper limb in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
2Neoplasms (C00-D49)
block
C00-C96Malignant neoplasms
block
C76-C80Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites
category
C76Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites
currentC76
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
OncologistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 363503004high
Malignant neoplasm of upper limb
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 93804008high
Primary malignant neoplasm of forearm
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 93821004high
Primary malignant neoplasm of hand
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 351041000119109high
Primary malignant neoplasm of left upper limb
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 351051000119106high
Primary malignant neoplasm of right upper limb
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 94005003high
Primary malignant neoplasm of shoulder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
C76.4
Replacement codes
C76.40 — Malignant neoplasm of unspecified upper limbC76.41 — Malignant neoplasm of right upper limbC76.42 — Malignant neoplasm of left upper limb
Common synonyms
Malignant neoplasm of upper limb
Frequently asked questions
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