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C44.22

Non-billable

Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ ear and external auric canal

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.2

Child Codes

3

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)

Child Codes (3)

C44.221

Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ unsp ear and extrn auric canal

BillableC44.222

Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ r ear and external auric canal

BillableC44.229

Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ left ear and extrn auric canal

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for squamous cell carcinoma skin/ ear and external auric canal is C44.22. The full clinical description is "Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal". C44.22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code C44.22 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.22 represents "Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is C44.22 a billable code?

No, C44.22 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under C44.22.

What chapter is C44.22 in?

C44.22 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.22?

C44.22 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 are the subcategories under C44.22?

C44.22 has 3 child codes, including: C44.221 (Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ unsp ear and extrn auric canal), C44.222 (Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ r ear and external auric canal), C44.229 (Squamous cell carcinoma skin/ left ear and extrn auric canal).

What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.22?

C44.22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263750. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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