C44.612

Billable

Basal cell carcinoma skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.61

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(32)

Clinical Terms

  • Primary basal cell carcinoma of skin of right hand
  • Cancer of skin of upper limb, basal cell
  • Primary basal cell carcinoma of skin of right shoulder
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of right shoulder
  • Cancer of hand, basal cell
  • Carcinoma on hand, basal cell
  • Basal cell carcinoma of arm
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of shoulder
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of right upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of soft tissues of right shoulder
  • Basal cell carcinoma of upper extremity
  • Primary basal cell carcinoma of right upper limb
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of hand
  • Basal cell carcinoma of hand
  • Primary malignant neoplasm of skin of right upper extremity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for basal cell carcinoma skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder?

The ICD-10-CM code for basal cell carcinoma skin/ right upper limb, inc shoulder is C44.612. The full clinical description is "Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right upper limb, including shoulder". C44.612 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C44.612 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.612 represents “Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right 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 C44.612 a billable code?

Yes, C44.612 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C44.612 in?

C44.612 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.612?

C44.612 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 C44.612 map to?

C44.612 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 402521004, 402520003, 1079151000119109, 16774591000119105, 1079201000119101, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.612?

C44.612 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263794. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C44.612 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like basal cell carcinoma skin/ right 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 C44.612?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.612 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.