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C44.49

Billable

Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck

Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.4

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck is C44.49. The full clinical description is "Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck". C44.49 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C44.49 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.49 represents "Other specified 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 C44.49 a billable code?

Yes, C44.49 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C44.49 in?

C44.49 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.49?

C44.49 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 are the UMLS CUIs for C44.49?

C44.49 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263769. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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