C44.219

Billable

Basal cell carcinoma skin/ left ear and external auric canal

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left ear and external auricular canal

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.21

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of sebaceous glands
  • malignant neoplasm of sweat glands

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • Kaposi's sarcoma of skin (C46.0)
  • malignant melanoma of skin (C43.-)
  • malignant neoplasm of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.2)
  • Merkel cell carcinoma (C4A.-)
  • connective tissue of ear (C49.0)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for basal cell carcinoma skin/ left ear and external auric canal?

The ICD-10-CM code for basal cell carcinoma skin/ left ear and external auric canal is C44.219. The full clinical description is "Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left ear and external auricular canal". C44.219 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C44.219 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.219 represents "Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left ear and external auricular canal". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C44.219 a billable code?

Yes, C44.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C44.219 in?

C44.219 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.219?

C44.219 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Kaposi's sarcoma of skin (C46.0); malignant melanoma of skin (C43.-); malignant neoplasm of skin of genital organs (C51-C52, C60.-, C63.2); and 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does C44.219 map to?

C44.219 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 1079101000119105, 94017001, 352391000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.219?

C44.219 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263749. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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