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C44.02

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Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lip

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer, occurring on the lip.

Coding Tips

  • •Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip has higher metastatic potential than basal cell; ensure pathology confirmation is documented
  • •Note whether the lesion involves the lip vermillion or extends to adjacent structures, as this affects staging

Code Hierarchy

└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.0Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lip└C44.02Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lip
└C44.02Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lip

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