C44.3
Non-billableOth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin 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
C44Child Codes
4
ICD-11 Mapping
1 equivalentCoding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- malignant neoplasm of sebaceous glands
- malignant neoplasm of sweat glands
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(9)
C44.0Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip
C44.1Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ eyelid, inc canthus
C44.2Oth and unsp malig neoplasm skin/ ear and extrn auric canal
C44.4Other and unsp malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
C44.5Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk
C44.6Oth and unsp malig neoplasm skin/ upper limb, inc shoulder
C44.7Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ lower limb, inc hip
C44.8Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of skin
C44.9Other and unsp malignant neoplasm 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(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face is C44.3. The full clinical description is "Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face". C44.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code C44.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.3 represents “Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin 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 C44.3 a billable code?
No, C44.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under C44.3.
What chapter is C44.3 in?
C44.3 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.3?
C44.3 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 1 more.
What are the subcategories under C44.3?
C44.3 has 4 child codes, including: C44.30 (Unsp malignant neoplasm of skin of and unsp parts of face), C44.31 (Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other and unsp parts of face), C44.32 (Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of and unsp parts of face), C44.39 (Oth malignant neoplasm of skin of oth and unsp parts of face).
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.3?
C44.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3161365. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C44.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp 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 C44.3?
C44.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: 2C3Z (Malignant neoplasm of skin of unknown or unspecified type).
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