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C44.629

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Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder

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 left upper arm, shoulder, or surrounding area.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the histology is confirmed as squamous cell carcinoma, not basal cell or other types
  • •Ensure laterality is documented as left; if not specified, query the provider before coding

Code Hierarchy

└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.6Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of upper limb, including shoulder└C44.62Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of upper limb, including shoulder└C44.629Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder
└C44.629Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left upper limb, including shoulder

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