C44.601
BillableUnsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
Coding 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)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(52)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of forearm93804008
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of elbow94018006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of finger94023006
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm94025004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of hand94028002
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder94039004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of arm94045007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb94045007
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of wrist94046008
- Neoplasm of skin of elbow126519001
- Neoplasm of skin of forearm126520007
- Neoplasm of skin of wrist126521006
- Neoplasm of skin of finger126523009
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper arm188121000
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm188122007
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of thumb188125009
- Ca skin - upper limb372128005
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb372128005
- Carcinoma of skin of upper limb372129002
- Neoplasm of skin of upper arm449649002
- Primary carcinoma of skin of upper limb1259533008
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of thumb1263469008
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist338261000112103
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist region338261000112103
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Neoplasm of skin of forearm
- Primary malignant neoplasm of forearm
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of arm
- Primary carcinoma of skin of upper limb
- Carcinoma of skin of upper limb
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist region
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of thumb
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of wrist
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper arm
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb
- Neoplasm of skin of upper arm
- Ca skin - upper limb
- Neoplasm of skin of finger
- Neoplasm of skin of wrist
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of finger
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm
- Unspecified Malignant Neoplasm Skin of Unspecified Upper Limb, Including Shoulder
- Malignant neoplasm of skin of thumb
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of elbow
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of hand
- Neoplasm of skin of elbow
- Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of wrist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder is C44.601. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder". C44.601 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.601 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.601 represents “Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is C44.601 a billable code?
Yes, C44.601 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.601 in?
C44.601 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.601?
C44.601 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 SNOMED CT codes does C44.601 map to?
C44.601 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 372128005, 372129002, 188122007, 188125009, 188121000, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.601?
C44.601 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263790. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C44.601 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ unsp upper limb, inc shoulder 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 C44.601?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.601 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.