C43.4
BillableMalignant melanoma of scalp and neck
Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
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
Related Codes(9)
C43.0Malignant melanoma of lip
C43.1Malignant melanoma of eyelid, including canthus
C43.2Malignant melanoma of ear and external auricular canal
C43.3Malignant melanoma of other and unspecified parts of face
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(20)
SNOMED CT
- Malignant melanoma of skin of neck93642000
- Malignant melanoma of skin of scalp93646002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of neck94058008
- Malignant melanoma of scalp188045003
- Malignant melanoma of neck188046002
- Malignant neoplasm of scalp188103003
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp188103003
- Malignant melanoma of mucous membrane783736003
- Primary malignant melanoma of mucous membrane of larynx586464951000119108
Clinical Terms
- Malignant melanoma of skin of scalp
- Malignant melanoma of mucous membrane
- Malignant melanoma of scalp
- Malignant melanoma of skin of neck
- Malignant neoplasm of scalp
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp
- Primary malignant melanoma of mucous membrane of larynx
- Malignant melanoma of neck
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of neck
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for malignant melanoma of scalp and neck?
The ICD-10-CM code for malignant melanoma of scalp and neck is C43.4. The full clinical description is "Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck". C43.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C43.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C43.4 represents “Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C43.4 a billable code?
Yes, C43.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C43.4 in?
C43.4 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C43.4?
C43.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: melanoma in situ (D03.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does C43.4 map to?
C43.4 maps to 8 SNOMED CT concepts: 783736003, 188046002, 188045003, 93642000, 93646002, and 3 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C43.4?
C43.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0346782. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C43.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like malignant melanoma of scalp and neck 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 C43.4?
C43.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C30.Z (Melanoma of skin, unspecified).
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