C44.390
BillableOther specified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified parts of face
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A malignant skin tumor of the face that is a type other than basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma (such as melanoma or other rare types), on an unspecified part of the face.
Coding Tips
- •This code is used for less common skin cancer types; ensure the histological type is documented
- •If melanoma is diagnosed, verify that melanoma codes (C43.x) are not more appropriate
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.3Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face└C44.39Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of other and unspecified parts of face└C44.390Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified parts of face
└C44.390Other specified malignant neoplasm of skin of unspecified parts of face