C44.500
BillableUnspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal margin
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin
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)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Malignant epithelial neoplasm of skin of anus
- Primary malignant neoplasm of perianal skin
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal margin
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin
- Carcinoma of skin of anus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin is C44.500. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin". C44.500 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.500 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.500 represents “Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C44.500 a billable code?
Yes, C44.500 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.500 in?
C44.500 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.500?
C44.500 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 3 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does C44.500 map to?
C44.500 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 449416001, 93956001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.500?
C44.500 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3263774, C3263772, C3263773. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C44.500 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal skin 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 C44.500?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.500 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.