C44.92

Billable

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

C43-C44

Parent Code

C44.9

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(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(72)

SNOMED CT

Clinical Terms

  • Marjolin's ulcer
  • Spindle cell squamous carcinoma of skin
  • Spinous cell carcinoma
  • Adverse effect from psoralen and long-wave ultraviolet radiation photochemotherapy
  • Pseudosarcoma of skin
  • Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
  • Spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma
  • Primary clear cell squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Squamous cell carcinoma arising in chronic ulcer
  • Primary acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Primary acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma
  • Primary pseudosarcoma of skin
  • Primary spindle cell squamous carcinoma of skin
  • Primary spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma
  • Radiation-induced skin malignancy
  • Adenosquamous cell carcinoma
  • Verrucous squamous cell carcinoma
  • Multiple squamous cell carcinomata
  • PUVA therapy-associated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Adverse effect from PUVA photochemotherapy
  • Pseudosarcoma of the skin
  • Malignant neoplasm of nail apparatus
  • Clear cell squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • SCC - Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Psoralen and long-wave ultraviolet radiation therapy-associated squamous cell carcinoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of nail apparatus
  • SCC - Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
  • Verrucous epidermoid carcinoma
  • Adenosquamous carcinoma
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin caused by radiation
  • Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • SCC - Clear cell squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Signet ring squamous cell carcinoma
  • Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma
  • Psoralen and long-wave ultraviolet radiation (PUVA) therapy-associated squamous cell carcinoma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified is C44.92. The full clinical description is "Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified". C44.92 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code C44.92 mean?

ICD-10-CM code C44.92 represents “Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 2: Neoplasms and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is C44.92 a billable code?

Yes, C44.92 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is C44.92 in?

C44.92 is in Chapter 2: Neoplasms (codes C00-D49).

What codes cannot be used with C44.92?

C44.92 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 C44.92 map to?

C44.92 maps to 21 SNOMED CT concepts: 403901001, 254654004, 403902008, 403710000, 254652000, and 16 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for C44.92?

C44.92 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263823. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does C44.92 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified 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 C44.92?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for C44.92 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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