C44.529
BillableSquamous 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 type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that develops on the skin of other areas of the trunk, such as the back, abdomen, or chest wall (excluding breast).
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific trunk location is not breast, genitals, or anus
- •Document the exact anatomical location on the trunk for clinical clarity
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.5Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk└C44.52Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of trunk└C44.529Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
└C44.529Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk