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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Basal Cell Cancer

ICD-10 Coding for Basal Cell Cancer

C44.01
C44.319
C44.22

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for basal cell cancer includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
BCC
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Basal Cell Cancer

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Basal Cell Cancer

Use ICD-10 code C44.01 for basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of lip

Billable Code
C44.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms basal cell carcinoma on the lip.

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma of lip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure precise documentation of the lesion's location on the lip.

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

Billable Code
C44.319
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirmation of basal cell carcinoma
  • • Detailed lesion description including size and location

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma of cheek

Important Notes

  • • Document specific facial location to avoid unspecified coding.

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of ear and external auditory canal

Non-Billable
C44.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirmation of basal cell carcinoma
  • • Detailed lesion description including size and location

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma of ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure precise documentation of the lesion's location on the ear.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for basal cell cancer on the face?

The ICD-10 code for basal cell carcinoma on the face is C44.319, which specifies the location as other parts of the face.

How do you code multiple basal cell carcinomas?

Each basal cell carcinoma should be coded separately using site-specific codes, and modifiers may be used if lesions are on different sites.

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