C44.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of skin
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FY 2026 Apr update / Neoplasms (C00-D49) / Melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (C43-C44)
C44.82
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceSquamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of skin
This is a type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that starts in the flat cells on the surface of the skin and involves two or more adjacent areas of the skin. It is one of the most common types of skin cancer and is often caused by sun exposure.
CMS-HCC V28
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RAF 0
CMS-HCC V24
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RAF 0
ACA/HHS
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RAF 0
ESRD/PACE
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RAF 0
RXHCC
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RAF 0
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Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is C44.82 an HCC code?
No. C44.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
C44.82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for squamous cell carcinoma of overlapping sites of skin. This is a type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that starts in the flat cells on the surface of the skin and involves two or more adjacent areas of the skin. It is one of the most common types of skin cancer and is often caused by sun exposure. C44.82 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for neoplasms (c00-d49), within the section covering melanoma and other malignant neoplasms of skin (c43-c44).
C44.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
When squamous cell carcinoma affects multiple adjacent skin sites, use this code rather than coding each site separately; ensure documentation specifies the overlapping nature of the lesion.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for C44.82 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •When squamous cell carcinoma affects multiple adjacent skin sites, use this code rather than coding each site separately; ensure documentation specifies the overlapping nature of the lesion
- •This code requires a fifth character to specify the anatomical site (e.g., C44.821 for eyelid, C44.829 for unspecified overlapping sites); always verify the exact location documented by the provider