ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for C44.5
Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk
Coding Notes & Guidelines for C44.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- anus NOS (C21.0)
- scrotum (C63.2)
Inclusion Terms
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of anal margin
- Unspecified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin
Inclusion Terms
- Basal cell carcinoma of anal margin
- Basal cell carcinoma of perianal skin
Inclusion Terms
- Squamous cell carcinoma of anal margin
- Squamous cell carcinoma of perianal skin
Inclusion Terms
- Other specified malignant neoplasm of anal margin
- Other specified malignant neoplasm of perianal skin
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code C44.5 (Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk)
ICD-10-CM code C44.5 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 C44.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about C44.5 - Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk. 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 Other and unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of trunk.