C44.601
BillableUnsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
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 forearm93804008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of elbow94018006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of finger94023006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm94025004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of hand94028002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder94039004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of arm94045007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb94045007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of wrist94046008
- Neoplasm of skin of elbow126519001
- Neoplasm of skin of forearm126520007
- Neoplasm of skin of wrist126521006
- Neoplasm of skin of finger126523009
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper arm188121000
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm188122007
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of thumb188125009
- Ca skin - upper limb372128005
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb372128005
- Carcinoma of skin of upper limb372129002
- Neoplasm of skin of upper arm449649002
- Primary carcinoma of skin of upper limb1259533008
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of thumb1263469008
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist338261000112103
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist region338261000112103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder is C44.601. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder". C44.601 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.601 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.601 represents "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C44.601 a billable code?
Yes, C44.601 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.601 in?
C44.601 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.601?
C44.601 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 C44.601 map to?
C44.601 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 372128005, 372129002, 188122007, 188125009, 188121000, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.601?
C44.601 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263790. 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.