C44.201
BillableUnspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A malignant skin cancer of an unspecified ear (side not documented) and the external ear canal where the specific type of cancer is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality (right vs left ear) cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider to specify which ear is affected, as laterality-specific codes are preferred
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.2Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal└C44.20Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal└C44.201Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
└C44.201Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal