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D04.72

Billable

Carcinoma in situ 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

Abnormal skin cells on the left leg or hip that have the potential to become cancer but have not yet invaded deeper layers of skin.

Coding Tips

  • •This code includes the entire left lower limb from hip to toes; ensure laterality is clearly documented
  • •Distinguish between right and left lower limb codes to accurately reflect the affected side

Code Hierarchy

└D04Carcinoma in situ of skin└D04.7Carcinoma in situ of skin of lower limb, including hip└D04.72Carcinoma in situ of skin of left lower limb, including hip
└D04.72Carcinoma in situ of skin of left lower limb, including hip

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