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C44.201

Billable

Unsp malig neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal

Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.20

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • malignant neoplasm of sebaceous glands
  • malignant neoplasm of sweat glands
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(40)

Clinical Terms

  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of ear
  • Unspecified Malignant Neoplasm Skin of Unspecified Ear and External Auricular Canal
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of external auditory canal
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auditory meatus
  • Malignant neoplasm of ear
  • Malignant tumor of ear, nose and throat
  • Malignant neoplasm of pinna
  • Malignant neoplasm of ear, nose, and/or throat
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of ear, nose AND/OR throat
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of auricle (ear)
  • Malignant tumour of ear, nose and throat
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auditory canal
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external acoustic meatus
  • Malignant neoplasm of auricle of ear
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of external auditory meatus
  • Malignant tumour of external ear
  • Malignant neoplasm of external ear
  • Malignant tumor of external ear
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp malig neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal?

The ICD-10-CM code for unsp malig neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal is C44.201. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal". C44.201 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C44.201 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.201 represents “Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C44.201 a billable code?

Yes, C44.201 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C44.201 in?

C44.201 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.201?

C44.201 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 2 more.

What SNOMED CT codes does C44.201 map to?

C44.201 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 1343695005, 443648003, 255073006, 277156006, 188090007, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.201?

C44.201 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263743. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C44.201 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp malig neoplasm skin/ unsp ear and external auric canal 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 C44.201?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.201 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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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.