C44.202
BillableUnspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right 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 the right ear and external ear canal where the specific type of cancer is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm right ear laterality is documented; if left ear is affected, use a different code
- •Verify whether the cancer involves only the external ear or extends into the external auditory canal
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└C44.202Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
└C44.202Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right ear and external auricular canal