C44.1092
BillableUnspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A malignant skin cancer on the left lower eyelid, including the corner area where the eyelids meet.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies left side and lower eyelid to differentiate from upper eyelid and right-sided codes
- •Lower eyelid involvement may affect tear drainage and require specialized surgical consideration; document thoroughly
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.1Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthus└C44.10Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of eyelid, including canthus└C44.109Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left eyelid, including canthus└C44.1092Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus
└C44.1092Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left lower eyelid, including canthus