ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
C44.40 — Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck
Chapter C00-D49: Neoplasms
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Common questions about C44.40 (Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck)
What does ICD-10 code C44.40 mean?
C44.40 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is C44.40 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, C44.40 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does C44.40 belong to?
C44.40 belongs to the chapter "Neoplasms" (codes C00-D49). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗