2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C79.2

Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin

ICD-10-CM Code:
C79.2
ICD-10 Code for:
Secondary malignant neoplasm of skin
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Malignant neoplasms of ill-defined, other secondary and unspecified sites
      (C76-C80)
      • Secondary malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified sites
        (C79)

C79.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of secondary malignant neoplasm of skin. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The following anatomical sites found in the Table of Neoplasms reference this diagnosis code given the correct histological behavior: Neoplasm, neoplastic abdomen, abdominal wall [See Also: Neoplasm, abdomen, wall, skin] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic ala nasi (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, nose] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic anus, anal margin [See Also: Neoplasm, anus, skin] ; Neoplasm, neoplastic anus, anal skin ; Neoplasm, neoplastic auditory ; Neoplasm, neoplastic auditory canal (external) (skin) ; Neoplasm, neoplastic auricle, ear [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear] ; etc

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Basosquamous carcinoma of skin
  • Clear cell squamous cell carcinoma of skin
  • Leukemic infiltration of skin
  • Leukemic infiltration of skin
  • Leukemic infiltration of skin
  • Leukemic infiltration of skin
  • Malignant infiltration of skin by underlying tumor
  • Malignant melanoma of unknown origin
  • Malignant neoplasm of bone, connective tissue, skin and breast
  • Malignant neoplasm of scalp
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of abdominal wall
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of abdominal wall
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of abdominal wall
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of cheek, external
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of external auditory meatus
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of forearm
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of lower leg
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of lower leg
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of popliteal fossa area
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of temple
  • Malignant neoplasm of skin of upper arm
  • Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of buttock
  • Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue of toe
  • Malignant neoplasm of tarsus of eyelid
  • Malignant tumor of unknown origin
  • Metastatic acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma
  • Metastatic acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic adenocarcinoma to Moll's gland
  • Metastatic adenocarcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic adenocarcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic basal cell carcinoma
  • Metastatic basosquamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic carcinoma to bone, connective tissue, skin and breast
  • Metastatic carcinoma to meibomian gland
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin of head
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin of lower limb
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin of neck
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin of trunk
  • Metastatic carcinoma to skin of upper limb
  • Metastatic clear cell squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic malignant melanoma
  • Metastatic malignant melanoma to skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to adnexa of skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to adnexa of skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to adnexa of skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to axilla
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to cheek
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to conjunctiva
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to forearm
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to hand
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to hand
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to inguinal region
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to jaw
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lower leg
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to lower leg
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to nose
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to orbit
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to perianal skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to sebaceous gland
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to sebaceous gland
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of abdomen
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of ankle
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of axilla
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of back
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of breast
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of buttock
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of cheek
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of chest
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of chin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of ear
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of elbow
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of external auditory canal
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of eyebrow
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of eyelid
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of eyelid
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of finger
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of foot
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of foot
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of forearm
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of forehead
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of groin
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of hand
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of head
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of hip
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of hip and skin of lower leg
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of knee
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of lip
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of lower leg
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of lower limb
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of neck
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of neck
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of nose
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of perineum
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of popliteal area
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of scalp
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of shoulder
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of shoulder and arm
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of temporal region
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of thigh
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of toe
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of trunk
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of trunk
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of umbilicus
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of upper arm
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of upper limb
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of upper limb
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to skin of wrist
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of axilla
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of buttock
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of face
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of hip
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of hip
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of neck
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of neck
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of perineum
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of perineum
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of thorax
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to soft tissues of thorax
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to sweat gland
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to sweat gland
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to thigh
  • Metastatic malignant neoplasm to upper arm
  • Metastatic plantar verrucous carcinoma
  • Metastatic small cell carcinoma
  • Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma to skin
  • Neoplasm of skin of ankle
  • Neoplasm of skin of axilla
  • Neoplasm of skin of buttock
  • Neoplasm of skin of chin
  • Neoplasm of skin of elbow
  • Neoplasm of skin of external auditory canal
  • Neoplasm of skin of eyebrow
  • Neoplasm of skin of finger
  • Neoplasm of skin of forearm
  • Neoplasm of skin of groin
  • Neoplasm of skin of lower leg
  • Neoplasm of skin of lower leg
  • Neoplasm of skin of popliteal area
  • Neoplasm of skin of thigh
  • Neoplasm of skin of toe
  • Neoplasm of skin of umbilicus
  • Neoplasm of skin of upper arm
  • Neoplasm of skin of wrist
  • Plantar verrucous carcinoma
  • Sarcomatous metastasis in skin
  • Small cell carcinoma metastatic to skin
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of foot
  • Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lower extremity
  • T-cell leukemic infiltration of skin
  • Tumor invades dermis
  • Tumor invades skin
  • Tumor invasion limited to skin
  • Tumor of unknown origin

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Metastatic Basal Cell Carcinoma

    a carcinoma that arises from the basal cells and has metastasized to another anatomic site.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • secondary Merkel cell carcinoma C7B.1

Convert C79.2 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 198.2 - Secondary malig neo skin

Table of Neoplasms

This 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
  »abdomen, abdominal
    »wall [See Also: Neoplasm, abdomen, wall, skin]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ala nasi (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, nose]
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »anus, anal
    »margin [See Also: Neoplasm, anus, skin]
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »anus, anal
    »skin
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »auditory
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »auditory
    »canal (external) (skin)
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »auricle, ear [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »auricular canal (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »axilla, axillary
    »fold [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »breast (connective tissue) (glandular tissue) (soft parts)
    »mastectomy site (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, breast, skin]
C44.501C79.2    
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »breast (connective tissue) (glandular tissue) (soft parts)
    »skin
C44.501C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »brow
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »canal
    »auditory (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »canal
    »auricular (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »canthus (eye) (inner) (outer)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »cheek
    »external
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »chin
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »columnella [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.390C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »concha [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »connective tissue NEC
    »skin (dermis) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, by site]
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
    »auricle or auris [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
    »canal, external [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
    »external meatus [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
    »lobule [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »ear (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
    »skin
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »earlobe
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »external
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »external
    »meatus (ear) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »eyebrow
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »forehead (skin)
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »helix [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »jaw
    »skin [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lid (lower) (upper)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »lip
    »skin (commissure) (lower) (upper)
C44.00C79.2D04.0D23.0D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »mastectomy site (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, breast, skin]
C44.501C79.2    
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »meatus external (ear) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »meibomian gland
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb]
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb]
    »finger [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nail [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb]
    »toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nasolabial groove [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nates [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nose, nasal
    »ala (external) (nasi) [See Also: Neoplasm, nose, skin]
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nose, nasal
    »external (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, nose, skin]
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »nose, nasal
    »skin
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »palpebra
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »perianal (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, anus, skin]
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »pinna (ear) NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »scalp
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »scar NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, by site]
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »abdominal wall
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »ala nasi [See Also: Neoplasm, nose, skin]
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »ankle [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »antecubital space [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »anus
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »arm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »auditory canal (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »auricle (ear) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »auricular canal (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »axilla, axillary fold [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »back [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »breast
C44.501C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »brow [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »buttock [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »calf [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »canthus (eye) (inner) (outer)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »cervical region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, neck]
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »cheek (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »chest (wall) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »chin [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »clavicular area [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »columnella [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »concha [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »ear (external)
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »elbow [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »eyebrow [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »eyelid
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »face NOS
C44.300C79.2D04.30D23.30D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »finger [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »flank [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »foot [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »forearm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »forehead [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »glabella [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »gluteal region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »groin [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »hand [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »head NEC [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, scalp]
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »heel [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »helix [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »hip [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »infraclavicular region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »inguinal region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »jaw [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »knee [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »leg [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »lid (lower) (upper)
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »limb NEC
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »limb NEC
      »lower
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »limb NEC
      »upper
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »lip (lower) (upper)
C44.00C79.2D04.0D23.0D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »mastectomy site (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, breast]
C44.501C79.2    
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »meatus, acoustic (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »nates [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »neck
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »nose (external) [See Also: Neoplasm, nose, skin]
C44.301C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »palm [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »palpebra
C44.10C79.2D04.1D23.1D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »perianal [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, anus]
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »perineum [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, anus]
C44.500C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »pinna [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »plantar [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »popliteal fossa or space [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »pubes [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »sacrococcygeal region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »scalp
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »scapular region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »shoulder [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »sole (foot) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »specified sites NEC
C44.80C79.2D04.8D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »submammary fold [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »supraclavicular region [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, neck]
C44.40C79.2D04.4D23.4D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »temple [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »thigh [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »thoracic wall [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »thumb [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »toe [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, lower]
C44.70C79.2D04.7D23.7D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »tragus [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »trunk
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »umbilicus [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »skin NOS
    »wrist [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, limb, upper]
C44.60C79.2D04.6D23.6D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »sudoriferous, sudoriparous gland, site unspecified
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »sweat gland (apocrine) (eccrine), site unspecified
C44.90C79.2D04.9D23.9D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »temple (skin) [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »temporal
    »region
      »skin [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, face]
C44.309C79.2D04.39D23.39D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »tragus [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, ear]
C44.20C79.2D04.2D23.2D48.5D49.2
»Neoplasm, neoplastic
  »umbilicus, umbilical [See Also: Neoplasm, skin, trunk]
C44.509C79.2D04.5D23.5D48.5D49.2

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 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.