C44.611
BillableBasal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This is a type of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) that develops on the upper arm, forearm, hand, or shoulder area. It is the most common form of skin cancer and typically grows slowly.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the exact anatomical location (upper arm, forearm, hand, or shoulder) in the documentation, as different sites have different codes (C44.61x series)
- •Confirm whether the carcinoma is specified as unspecified versus other subtypes (e.g., morpheaform, nodular), as this affects code selection and specificity
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.6Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder└C44.61Basal cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder└C44.611Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder
└C44.611Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified upper limb, including shoulder