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

ICD-10 Coding for Basal Cell Skin Cancer

C44.311
C44.22

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for basal cell skin 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 Skin Cancer

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

Use ICD-10 code C44.311 for basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose

Billable Code
C44.311
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirms basal cell carcinoma on the nose.

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma of nose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location on the nose.

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
  • • Documentation of lesion on the ear

Applicable To

  • • Basal cell carcinoma of ear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact location on the ear.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

17311

Mohs micrographic surgery, first stage

Use when Mohs surgery is performed on the nose.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for basal cell carcinoma on the nose is C44.311. This code is used when the carcinoma is confirmed on the skin of the nose.

How is Mohs surgery coded for basal cell carcinoma?

Mohs surgery for basal cell carcinoma is coded using CPT codes 17311-17315, depending on the number of stages and tissue blocks.

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