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C79.2

Billable

Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin

Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C76-C80

Parent Code

C79

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-)
  • secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-)
  • secondary Merkel cell carcinoma (C7B.1)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for secondary malignant neoplasm of skin?

The ICD-10-CM code for secondary malignant neoplasm of skin is C79.2. The full clinical description is "Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin". C79.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C79.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C79.2 represents "Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin". It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C79.2 a billable code?

Yes, C79.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C79.2 in?

C79.2 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C79.2?

C79.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: secondary carcinoid tumors (C7B.-); secondary neuroendocrine tumors (C7B.-); secondary Merkel cell carcinoma (C7B.1).

What SNOMED CT codes does C79.2 map to?

C79.2 maps to 139 SNOMED CT concepts: 254654004, 276751004, 254702000, 255052006, 94579000, and 134 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C79.2?

C79.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153687. 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.