D03.30
BillableMelanoma in situ of unspecified part of face
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 23 — Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
0.251V24HCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.150ESRDHCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors
0.000RxHCCHCC 22 — Cancer, Other Specified Sites
0.000What This Code Means
Early-stage melanoma (cancer cells confined to the skin surface) on an unspecified area of the face, before it has spread to deeper layers.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when the specific facial location is not documented; if location is specified (cheek, nose, forehead), use D03.39 instead
- •Melanoma in situ is stage 0 and requires documentation of the exact anatomical site for proper treatment planning
Clinical Significance
Melanoma in situ of an unspecified part of the face represents the earliest stage of facial melanoma where atypical melanocytes remain confined to the epidermis, but the specific facial subsite is not documented. Facial melanoma in situ, particularly lentigo maligna type, is common in elderly patients with chronic sun damage and may present as an irregularly pigmented macule. The face presents unique surgical challenges due to cosmetic and functional considerations.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Biopsy-confirmed melanoma in situ is required.
- ✓The provider should document the specific facial area involved (cheek, nose, forehead, temple, chin) to allow use of the more specific D03.39 code.
- ✓Include lesion dimensions, dermoscopic features, and margin status after treatment.
Commonly Confused Codes
Code Hierarchy
└D03Melanoma in situ└D03.3Melanoma in situ of other and unspecified parts of face└D03.30Melanoma in situ of unspecified part of face
└D03.30Melanoma in situ of unspecified part of face