2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C44.102

Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right eyelid, including canthus

ICD-10-CM Code:
C44.102
ICD-10 Code for:
Unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ right eyelid, inc canthus
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin
      (C43-C44)
      • Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin
        (C44)

C44.102 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right eyelid, including canthus. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference the parent code C44.10 of the current diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic canthus (eye) (inner) (outer) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic eyelid (lower) (skin) (upper) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic lid (lower) (upper) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic meibomian gland ; Neoplasm, neoplastic palpebra ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS canthus (eye) (inner) (outer) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic skin NOS eyelid ; etc

Unspecified diagnosis codes like C44.102 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ right eyelid, inc canthus

Non-specific codes like C44.102 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ right eyelid, inc canthus:

  • Use C44.1021 for including canthus - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use C44.1022 for including canthus - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Classification

Convert C44.102 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 173.10 - Mal neo eyelid/canth NOS
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Table of Neoplasms

The parent code C44.10 of the current diagnosis code is referenced in the table of neoplasms by anatomical site. For each site there are six possible code numbers according to whether the neoplasm in question is malignant, benign, in situ, of uncertain behavior, or of unspecified nature. The description of the neoplasm will often indicate which of the six columns is appropriate.

Where such descriptors are not present, the remainder of the Index should be consulted where guidance is given to the appropriate column for each morphological (histological) variety listed. However, the guidance in the Index can be overridden if one of the descriptors mentioned above is present.

Neoplasm, neoplastic Malignant
Primary
Malignant
Secondary
CaInSitu Benign Uncertain
Behavior
Unspecified
Behavior
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »canthus (eye) (inner) (outer)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »eyelid (lower) (skin) (upper)
C44.10     
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lid (lower) (upper)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »meibomian gland
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »palpebra
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »canthus (eye) (inner) (outer)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »eyelid
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »lid (lower) (upper)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »palpebra
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2

Patient Education


Eyelid Disorders

Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming toward your eyes. This can help protect against injuries.

Like most other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected, inflamed, or even develop cancer. There are also specific eyelid problems, including:

  • Eyelids that turn in or out
  • Eyelids that droop
  • Abnormal blinking or twitching

Treatment of eyelid problems depends on the cause.


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Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common.

Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people who :

  • Spend a lot of time in the sun or have been sunburned
  • Have light-colored skin, hair and eyes
  • Have a family member with skin cancer
  • Are over age 50

You should have your doctor check any suspicious skin markings and any changes in the way your skin looks. Treatment is more likely to work well when cancer is found early. If not treated, some types of skin cancer cells can spread to other tissues and organs. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and biologic therapy. PDT uses a drug and a type of laser light to kill cancer cells. Biologic therapy boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer.

NIH: National Cancer Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.