C44.42
BillableSquamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Squamous cell carcinoma 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
- Malignant neoplasm of scalp188103003
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp188103003
- Cancer of the scalp, squamous cell403891008
- Squamous cell carcinoma of scalp403891008
- Cancer of skin of neck, squamous cell423284006
- Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of neck423284006
- Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck716659002
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of skin of head and/or neck455733521000119103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck is C44.42. The full clinical description is "Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck". C44.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.42 represents "Squamous cell carcinoma 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 C44.42 a billable code?
Yes, C44.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.42 in?
C44.42 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.42?
C44.42 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 C44.42 map to?
C44.42 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 423284006, 403891008, 188103003, 455733521000119103, 716659002. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.42?
C44.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3161053. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.