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C44.519

Billable

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

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

What This Code Means

A basal cell carcinoma that develops on other areas of the trunk (torso) such as the back, abdomen, or sides.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific trunk location when possible for clinical clarity
  • •Confirm basal cell histology in the pathology report

Code Hierarchy

└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.5Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk└C44.51Basal cell carcinoma of skin of trunk└C44.519Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
└C44.519Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

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