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C44.329

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Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

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

What This Code Means

Squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, occurring on other parts of the face such as the cheek, forehead, or chin.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific facial location in the medical record for accurate coding and treatment planning
  • •Consider risk factors such as sun exposure and immunosuppression when documenting this diagnosis

Code Hierarchy

└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.3Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face└C44.32Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face└C44.329Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
└C44.329Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

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