C44.2 Non-Billable Code
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
Chapter Classification
Chapter 2
Neoplasms (C00-D49)
Section Detail
C43-C44
Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of C44.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- connective tissue of ear (C49.0)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- C44.20 - Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
- C44.21 - Basal cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal
- C44.22 - Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auricular canal
- C44.29 - Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal
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