C44.609
BillableUnsp malignant neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder
Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left 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(14)
SNOMED CT
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder94039004
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left shoulder352421000119102
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper extremity352381000119106
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper limb352381000119106
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of left shoulder16260391000119109
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper limb
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper extremity
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder
- Unspecified Malignant Neoplasm Skin of Left Upper Limb, Including Shoulder
- Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of left shoulder
- Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of left shoulder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ left upper limb, inc shoulder is C44.609. The full clinical description is "Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder". C44.609 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code C44.609 mean?
ICD-10-CM code C44.609 represents “Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left 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 C44.609 a billable code?
Yes, C44.609 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is C44.609 in?
C44.609 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).
What codes cannot be used with C44.609?
C44.609 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 C44.609 map to?
C44.609 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 352421000119102, 352381000119106, 94039004, 16260391000119109. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.609?
C44.609 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263792. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does C44.609 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ left 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 C44.609?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.609 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.