C44.729
BillableSquamous cell carcinoma of skin of left 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 left lower leg or hip area. This is a common form of skin cancer that typically grows slowly.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left side in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Confirm histological diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma and document the specific anatomical location
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└C44.729Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left lower limb, including hip
└C44.729Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of left lower limb, including hip