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C44.299

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Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left 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 left ear or external ear canal of a type other than basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify left ear laterality and the specific histological type (such as melanoma or Merkel cell carcinoma) are documented.
  • •Rare skin cancers of the ear may have different prognosis and treatment protocols; ensure complete documentation for appropriate clinical management.

Code Hierarchy

└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.2Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal└C44.29Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of ear and external auricular canal└C44.299Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal
└C44.299Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of left ear and external auricular canal

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