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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

C44.322
C79.89

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

Also Known as:
SCC
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Use ICD-10 code C44.322 for squamous cell carcinoma of skin of nose, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of nose

Non-Billable
C44.322
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Histological confirmation of SCC on the nose

Applicable To

  • • SCC of nasal skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure precise documentation of the site and laterality.

Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

Billable Code
C79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging or biopsy confirming metastasis

Applicable To

  • • Metastatic SCC to lung

Important Notes

  • • Ensure primary site is coded before secondary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when the patient is receiving chemotherapy for SCC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma of the nose?

The ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma of the nose is C44.322. It is used when SCC is confirmed on the nasal skin.

How do you code metastatic squamous cell carcinoma?

For metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, code the primary site first, followed by C79.89 for secondary neoplasm sites.

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