C48.0: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum

C48.0, malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 13 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 85 HCPCS Level II codes, including C9726 (Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into…), J0881 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)), J0885 (Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units). 4 of these codes have a 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule amount; E0783 pays $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU) depending on the state. The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with C48.0 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
C9726Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into breast for intraoperative radiation therapy, add-on to primary breast procedureSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0881Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use)Special coverage instructions apply—3
J0885Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
Q5106Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
J0882Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—3
Q5105Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for esrd on dialysis), 100 unitsSpecial coverage instructions apply—3
J0890Injection, peginesatide, 0.1 mg (for esrd on dialysis)Carrier judgment—3
Q4081Injection, epoetin alfa, 100 units (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—3
J9217Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1952Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mgCarrier judgment—1
J3315Injection, triptorelin pamoate, 3.75 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1954Injection, leuprolide acetate for depot suspension (lutrate depot), 7.5 mgCarrier judgment—1
J9202Goserelin acetate implant, per 3.6 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J1950Injection, leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), per 3.75 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J9219Leuprolide acetate implant, 65 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J9225Histrelin implant (vantas), 50 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J0888Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for non esrd use)Special coverage instructions apply—2
J0887Injection, epoetin beta, 1 microgram, (for esrd on dialysis)Special coverage instructions apply—2
Q0512Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day periodSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
Q0511Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day periodSpecial coverage instructions apply—2
Q5129Injection, bevacizumab-adcd (vegzelma), biosimilar, 10 mgCarrier judgment—1
Q5126Injection, bevacizumab-maly, biosimilar, (alymsys), 10 mgCarrier judgment—1
Q5118Injection, bevacizumab-bvzr, biosimilar, (zirabev), 10 mgCarrier judgment—1
Q5107Injection, bevacizumab-awwb, biosimilar, (mvasi), 10 mgSpecial coverage instructions apply—1
J9035Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mgCarrier judgment—1

60 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.

Medicare policy articles listing C48.0

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other C48 diagnoses (Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover C48.0 (Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 13 Medicare billing and coding articles list C48.0 as a covered diagnosis for 85 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 C48.0?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are C9726 (Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into…, 1 article); J0881 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), 3 articles); J0885 (Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, 3 articles); Q5106 (Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for…, 3 articles); J0882 (Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (for esrd on…, 3 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

What does Medicare pay for equipment billed with C48.0?

Under the 2026 DMEPOS fee schedule (non-rural state fees): E0783 $9,917.33 to $11,667.45 (NU); E0786 $10,969.75 to $11,380.88 (NU); E0782 $5,200.92 to $6,118.73 (NU); E0785 $572.38 to $673.39 (KF). Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount after the Part B deductible.

Which Medicare policy articles list C48.0?

A56684 (Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy); A59160 (Billing and Coding: Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs); A52370 (Billing and Coding: Bevacizumab and biosimilars), and 10 more articles.

What is ICD-10-CM code C48.0?

C48.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum, in category C48 (Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum), chapter 2: Neoplasms.

Next steps

Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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