C43.12
Non-billableMalignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus
Malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •malignant melanoma of skin of genital organs, ,C51-C52, C60, C63
- Merkel cell carcinoma (C4A.-)
- sites other than skin-code to malignant neoplasm of the site
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus is C43.12. The full clinical description is "Malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus". C43.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C43.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C43.12 represents “Malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C43.12 a billable code?
No, C43.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under C43.12.
What chapter is C43.12 in?
C43.12 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C43.12?
C43.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: melanoma in situ (D03.-).
What are the subcategories under C43.12?
C43.12 has 2 child codes, including: C43.121 (Malignant melanoma of left upper eyelid, including canthus), C43.122 (Malignant melanoma of left lower eyelid, including canthus).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C43.12?
C43.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837987. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C43.12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant melanoma of left eyelid, including canthus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of C43.12?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C43.12 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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