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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Melanoma

ICD-10 Coding for Melanoma

C43.71
C43.9

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

Also Known as:
Malignant Melanoma
Skin Cancer - Melanoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Melanoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Melanoma

Use ICD-10 code C43.71 for malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip

Billable Code
C43.71
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed invasive melanoma on the right lower limb

Applicable To

  • • Melanoma of right thigh
  • • Melanoma of right leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and specific site is mentioned.

Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified

Billable Code
C43.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Encourage documentation of specific site and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.820

Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin

Use for follow-up visits after melanoma treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for melanoma?

The ICD-10 code for malignant melanoma of the skin is C43, with specific codes based on the site and laterality, such as C43.71 for the right lower limb.

How do you code melanoma in situ?

Melanoma in situ is coded under D03, with specific codes for different sites, such as D03.71 for the right lower limb.

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