C44.40
BillableUnspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- malignant neoplasm of sweat glands
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of neck94034009
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp94038007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of temporal region94040002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of neck94058008
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of temple188100000
- Malignant neoplasm of scalp and/or skin of neck188102008
- Malignant neoplasm of scalp188103003
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp188103003
- Carcinoma of skin of head/neck286891000
- Ca skin - head/neck372122006
- Malignant neoplasm of skin head and neck372122006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin head and neck372123001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck is C44.40. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck". C44.40 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.40 represents "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C44.40 a billable code?
Yes, C44.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.40 in?
C44.40 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.40?
C44.40 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 1 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does C44.40 map to?
C44.40 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 372122006, 286891000, 188103003, 188102008, 188100000, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.40?
C44.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3161051. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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