D03.71

Billable

Melanoma in situ of right lower limb, including hip

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 23 — Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers

0.251

V24HCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors

0.150

ESRDHCC 12 — Breast, Prostate, and Other Cancers and Tumors

0.000

RxHCCHCC 22 — Cancer, Other Specified Sites

0.000

What This Code Means

Early stage melanoma (cancer cells) found on the skin of the right leg or hip that has not yet invaded deeper layers of skin.

Coding Tips

•This code is for melanoma in situ only; if invasive melanoma is present, use codes from D43 series instead
•Ensure laterality is correctly documented as right; if location is unclear or bilateral, query the provider

Clinical Significance

Melanoma in situ of the right lower limb including hip is a non-invasive melanocytic neoplasm confined to the epidermis of the right leg, thigh, foot, or hip. Lower extremity melanoma is the most common melanoma site in women, and early detection at the in situ stage eliminates the risk of metastasis. Acral melanoma in situ on the foot or toes deserves particular attention due to its distinct biology and tendency for delayed diagnosis.

Documentation Requirements

✓Biopsy-confirmed melanoma in situ with right laterality and lower limb location specified.
✓Document the exact subsite (hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, foot, toe), histologic subtype, and surgical margin adequacy.
✓Include dermoscopic findings and surveillance schedule.

Commonly Confused Codes

D03.72 (left lower limb) differs in laterality D03.70 (unspecified lower limb) is less specific D03.59 (trunk) may be confused for hip-area lesions near the trunk junction C43.71 (invasive melanoma of right lower limb) indicates invasion beyond the epidermis.

Code Hierarchy

└D03Melanoma in situ └D03.7Melanoma in situ of lower limb, including hip └D03.71Melanoma in situ of right lower limb, including hip

└D03.71Melanoma in situ of right lower limb, including hip