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

ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ

D04.0
D04.3
D04.9

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

Also Known as:
SCCIS
Bowen's Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ

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

Use ICD-10 code D04.0 for carcinoma in situ of skin of lip, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Carcinoma in situ of skin of lip

Billable Code
D04.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy shows full-thickness epidermal dysplasia without dermal invasion
documentation:
  • • Documentation specifies 'in situ' and site

Applicable To

  • • Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of lip

Important Notes

  • • Ensure 'in situ' is clearly documented to avoid using invasive codes.

Carcinoma in situ of skin of other parts of face

Non-Billable
D04.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirmation showing full-thickness epidermal dysplasia without dermal invasion

Applicable To

  • • Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of face

Important Notes

  • • Ensure 'in situ' is clearly documented to avoid using invasive codes.

Carcinoma in situ of skin, unspecified

Billable Code
D04.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirmation showing full-thickness epidermal dysplasia without dermal invasion

Applicable To

  • • Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, unspecified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure 'in situ' is clearly documented to avoid using invasive codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.828

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of skin

Use for recurrent cases of SCCIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma in situ?

The ICD-10 code for squamous cell carcinoma in situ varies by site: D04.0 for lip, D04.3 for face, and D04.9 for unspecified sites.

How do you document squamous cell carcinoma in situ?

Document squamous cell carcinoma in situ by specifying 'in situ', the exact site, and confirming biopsy results.

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