C43.3
Non-billableMalignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face
Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Chapter
2: NeoplasmsBlock
C43-C44
Parent Code
C43Child Codes
3
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding 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 (3)
Related Codes(9)
C43.0Malignant melanoma of lip
C43.1Malignant melanoma of eyelid, including canthus
C43.2Malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal
C43.4Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
C43.5Malignant melanoma of trunk
C43.6Malignant melanoma of upper limb, including shoulder
C43.7Malignant melanoma of lower limb, including hip
C43.8Malignant melanoma of overlapping sites of skin
C43.9Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face is C43.3. The full clinical description is "Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face". C43.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C43.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C43.3 represents “Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is C43.3 a billable code?
No, C43.3 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 C43.3.
What chapter is C43.3 in?
C43.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C43.3?
C43.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: melanoma in situ (D03.-).
What are the subcategories under C43.3?
C43.3 has 3 child codes, including: C43.30 (Malignant melanoma of unspecified part of face), C43.31 (Malignant melanoma of nose), C43.39 (Malignant melanoma of other parts of face).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C43.3?
C43.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348350. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C43.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face 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 C43.3?
C43.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C30.Z (Melanoma of skin, unspecified).
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