ICD-10 Code C76.41 – Malignant neoplasm of right upper limb (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C76.41 – Malignant neoplasm of right upper limb
What it is
C76.41 identifies a malignant neoplasm in the right upper limb when the exact site is not classified to a more specific bone, joint, or soft tissue code. Use it for cancer documentation limited to the right arm or forearm region.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records note a documented malignant tumor, mass, or lesion in the right upper limb, with pathology or imaging supporting malignancy.
When to use this code
Use C76.41 when the provider documents a primary or malignant neoplasm involving the right upper limb and does not specify a more precise anatomic site. It is appropriate when the chart states “right upper limb” or an equivalent nonspecific location. If the record identifies a specific bone, skin, or soft tissue site, choose that more exact code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for benign tumors, uncertain behavior, or metastatic disease without documentation of a malignant neoplasm in the right upper limb. Check documentation if the site is actually shoulder, hand, or another more specific location.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the exact anatomic site before coding; a more specific malignant neoplasm code may be available.