icd code for basal cell carcinoma

by Shanel Klocko 4 min read

Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
C44. 91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM C44. 91 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How do you code basal cell carcinoma?

ICD-10 Code for Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified- C44. 91- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD 9 code for basal cell carcinoma?

ICD-9 code 173.31 for Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -MALIGNANT NEOPLASM OF BONE, CONNECTIVE TISSUE, SKIN, AND BREAST (170-176).

What is the ICD 9 code for skin cancer?

ICD-9-CM code*Explanation of ICD-9-CM code173.01, 173.02, 173.11, 173.12Basal and squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lip and eyelid, including canthus173.21, 173.22, 173.31, 173.32Basal and squamous cell carcinoma of ear and skin of other and unspecified parts82 more rows

What is the ICD-10 code for skin lesion?

ICD-10-CM Code for Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified L98. 9.

What is the ICD-9 code for squamous cell carcinoma?

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 173.32 : Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face.

Is basal cell carcinoma malignant?

The vast majority of skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. While malignant, these are unlikely to spread to other parts of the body if treated early. They may be locally disfiguring if not treated early.

What is non malignant skin cancer?

Nonmelanoma skin cancer refers to all the types of cancer that occur in the skin that are not melanoma. Several types of skin cancer fall within the broader category of nonmelanoma skin cancer, with the most common types being basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

What does NMSC mean?

NMSCAcronymDefinitionNMSCNational Merit Scholarship CorporationNMSCNon-Melanoma Skin CancerNMSCNational Marine Safety Committee (Australia)NMSCNorth Mississauga Soccer Club (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)15 more rows

What is the ICD-10 code for actinic keratosis?

ACTINIC KERATOSIS ICD-10: L57. Synonym: Solar keratosis.

What is the ICD-10 code for disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue unspecified?

ICD-10 code: L98. 9 Disorder of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 code: L08. 9 Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.

What is DX code L98 8?

ICD-10 code: L98. 8 Other specified disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue.