2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D48.5

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

ICD-10-CM Code:
D48.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Neoplasms
    (C00–D49)
    • Neoplasms of uncertain behavior, polycythemia vera and myelodysplastic syndromes
      (D37-D48)
      • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of other and unspecified sites
        (D48)

D48.5 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neoplasm of uncertain behavior 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:

  • Aggressive fibromatosis
  • Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma of skin
  • Apudoma
  • Apudoma of skin
  • Atypical fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue
  • Atypical fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue
  • Atypical fibrous histiocytoma of soft tissue
  • Atypical fibroxanthoma of skin
  • Atypical fibroxanthoma of skin of neck
  • Atypical fibroxanthoma of skin of scalp
  • Desmoid fibromatosis of skin
  • Giant cell fibroblastoma of skin
  • Giant pigmented nevus of skin
  • Hemangioendothelioma
  • Hemangioendothelioma of skin
  • Hemangiopericytoma of skin
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis of skin
  • Melanocytic tumor of 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 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
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of adnexa of skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of axilla
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cheek
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of forearm
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of inguinal region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of jaw
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lip
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of lower leg
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ocular adnexa
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of ocular adnexa
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sebaceous gland
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of abdomen
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of ankle
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of axilla
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of back
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of buttock
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of cheek
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of chest
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of chin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of ear
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of elbow
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of external auditory canal
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of eyebrow
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of eyelid
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of finger
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of foot
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of forearm
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of forehead
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of groin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of hand
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of hip
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of knee
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lip
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lower leg
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of lower limb
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of neck
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of nose
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of perineum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of popliteal area
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of scalp
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of shoulder
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of temporal region
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of thigh
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of toe
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of trunk
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of umbilicus
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of upper arm
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of upper limb
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of wrist
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissue of hand
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissue of hand
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of axilla
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of buttock
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of face
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of hip
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of neck
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of neck
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of perineum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of perineum
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of thorax
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of thorax
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of sweat gland
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thigh
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of upper arm
  • Papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma
  • Papillary intralymphatic angioendothelioma of childhood
  • Plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor of skin
  • Spitzoid neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Apudoma

    a general term collectively applied to tumors associated with the apud cells series, irrespective of their specific identification.
  • Hemangioendothelioma

    a neoplasm derived from blood vessels, characterized by numerous prominent endothelial cells that occur singly, in aggregates, and as the lining of congeries of vascular tubes or channels. hemangioendotheliomas are relatively rare and are of intermediate malignancy (between benign hemangiomas and conventional angiosarcomas). they affect men and women about equally and rarely develop in childhood. (from stedman, 25th ed; holland et al., cancer medicine, 3d ed, p1866)
  • Hemangioendothelioma, Epithelioid

    a tumor of medium-to-large veins, composed of plump-to-spindled endothelial cells that bulge into vascular spaces in a tombstone-like fashion. these tumors are thought to have "borderline" aggression, where one-third develop local recurrences, but only rarely metastasize. it is unclear whether the epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is truly neoplastic or an exuberant tissue reaction, nor is it clear if this is equivalent to kimura's disease (see angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia). (segen, dictionary of modern medicine, 1992)
  • APUD Cells

    cells with the capacity to take up and decarboxylate the amine precursors dihydroxyphenylalanine or 5-hydroxytryptophan. this is a property of endocrine cells of neural and non-neural origin. apudoma is a general term collectively applied to tumors associated with apud cells.
  • Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia

    solitary or multiple benign cutaneous nodules comprised of immature and mature vascular structures intermingled with endothelial cells and a varied infiltrate of eosinophils, histiocytes, lymphocytes, and mast cells.

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.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal margin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of perianal skin
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of breast

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.
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of anus NOS D37.8
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin of genital organs D39.8 D40.8
  • neoplasm of uncertain behavior of vermilion border of lip D37.0

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

  • - Tumor - See Also: Neoplasm, unspecified behavior, by site;
    • - basal cell - See Also: Neoplasm, skin, uncertain behavior; - D48.5

Convert D48.5 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 238.2 - Unc behav 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)
    »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
  »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
    »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 Conditions

What does your skin do?

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

  • Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated
  • Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections
  • Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
  • Helps control your body temperature
  • Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it
  • Shields your body against heat and light

What problems and conditions can affect your skin?

There are many different problems and conditions which can affect your skin. Some of them can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as itching, burning, redness, and rashes. They might also affect your appearance. Some of the more common skin conditions include:

  • Acne, which causes pimples when hair follicles under your skin get clogged up
  • Burns
  • Cuts and scrapes
  • Dandruff, flaking of the skin on your scalp (the top of your head)
  • Eczema (atopic dermatitis), which causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin
  • Hives, which are red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin
  • Insect bites
  • Psoriasis, which causes itchy, scaly red patches
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin infections

How can I keep my skin healthy?

Since your skin protects your body in many ways, it's important to try to keep your skin healthy. For example, you can:

  • Wear the right protective equipment, like gloves, long sleeves, knee and elbow pads, or helmets to protect against cuts, bumps and scrapes.
  • If you do get a cut or scrape, clean it right away with soap and warm water. Put on a bandage to protect it while it heals.
  • When you are spending time outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants and use insect repellant to prevent insect bites.
  • Prevent sunburn by covering up and using sunscreen when outdoors.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
  • When you take a shower or bath, use warm (not hot) water. Use mild cleansers and wash gently (don't scrub).
  • Use moisturizers, like lotions, creams, or ointments, to prevent dry skin.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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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] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.