C44.722
BillableSquamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
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 right lower leg or hip area. This is a common form of skin cancer that typically grows slowly.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as right side in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Ensure the squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis is confirmed histologically and distinguish from other skin malignancies
Code Hierarchy
└C44Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin└C44.7Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of lower limb, including hip└C44.72Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of lower limb, including hip└C44.722Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip
└C44.722Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of right lower limb, including hip