C44.60
Non-billableUnsp malignant neoplasm skin/ upper limb, including shoulder
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- malignant neoplasm of sweat glands
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ upper limb, including shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ upper limb, including shoulder is C44.60. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder". C44.60 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C44.60 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.60 represents "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C44.60 a billable code?
No, C44.60 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 C44.60.
What chapter is C44.60 in?
C44.60 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.60?
C44.60 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 subcategories under C44.60?
C44.60 has 3 child codes, including: C44.601 (Unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder), C44.602 (Unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder), C44.609 (Unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.60?
C44.60 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838014. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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