ICD-10-CM C43.20: Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for C43.20

Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal

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About ICD-10-CM Code C43.20 (Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal)

ICD-10-CM code C43.20 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM C43.20 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about C43.20 - Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Malignant melanoma of unspecified ear and external auricular canal.