C44.3 - Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face
| ICD-10: | C44.3 |
| Short Description: | Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face |
| Long Description: | Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face |
| Status: | Not Valid for Submission |
| Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
| Code Classification: |
C44.3 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like C44.3 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 for Oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face
Non-specific codes like C44.3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for oth and unsp malignant neoplasm skin/ and unsp parts of face:
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - C44.30 for Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.300 for Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.301 for Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of nose
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.309 for Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - C44.31 for Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.310 for Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.311 for Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.319 for Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - C44.32 for Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.320 for Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.321 for Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of nose
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.329 for Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - C44.39 for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.390 for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified parts of face
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.391 for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of nose
- BILLABLE CODE - Use C44.399 for Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
Patient Education
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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
